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Today in History: May 3, Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 3 days agoToday is Friday, May 3, the 124th day of 2024. On May 3, 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was chosen to become Britain’s first female prime minister as the ...
Today in History: May 4, four killed during anti-war protest at Kent State University - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoToday is Saturday, May 4, the 125th day of 2024. On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students ...
Today in History: April 29, Joan of Arc leads French in battle at Orleans - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 7 days agoToday in History Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight ...
Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections - ...
WTOP Washington· 4 days agoToday is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic ...
Today in History: May 1, Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 5 days agoToday is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024. On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. In 1960, ...
How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today - WTOP...
WTOP Washington· 7 days ago“When you’re going to Columbia, you know you’re going to an institution which has an honored place...
Remembering one of Northern Virginia’s winningest coaches, the ‘Phil Jackson of soccer’ - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 3 hours agoAs a young boy, Tommy Adams attended Osbourn Park High School’s boys soccer games coached by Ken...
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 3 - May 9 - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 days ago1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber. 1945 — Branch Rickey announces formation of the US Negro Baseball League. 1951 — International Olympic ...
Orbán challenger in Hungary mobilizes thousands at a rare demonstration in a government stronghold -...
WTOP Washington· 12 hours agoA rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held what he called the largest countryside political demonstration in the country’s recent history on Sunday, ...
Today in Sports - Floyd Mayweather Jr. beats Oscar De La Hoya in one of the richest fights - WTOP...
WTOP Washington· 2 days ago1904 — Cy Young of the Red Sox pitches a perfect game against the Philadelphia Athletics, beating Rube Waddell 3-0. 1934 — Cavalcade wins the Kentucky Derby by more than three lengths over Discovery.