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Post by johnmori on May 19, 2024 9:21:02 GMT -5
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May 19, 1921
The United States Congress passes the Emergency Quota Act establishing national quotas on immigration.
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Post by VanIsleRover on May 19, 2024 15:09:40 GMT -5
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Ringling Bros. Circus
The Ringling brothers opened a small circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on this day in 1884 and by the early 20th century had transformed it into the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the leading American circus.
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Post by BillG on May 20, 2024 7:15:50 GMT -5
Who Knew??? May 20TH is "National Rescue Dog Day"!
 
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Post by soutxed on May 20, 2024 7:58:57 GMT -5
May 20, 1969, Bloody Battle of 'Hamburger Hill' ends in South Vietnam. Ten days of fierce fighting win US Airborne forces the scarred and decimated Hill 937 on Ap Bia Mountain. Hundreds were wounded or killed, almost 20,000 artillery rounds were fired, and 500 tons of ordinance dropped to secure what battle-weary GIs call 'Hamburger Hill.'
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Post by johnmori on May 20, 2024 8:29:35 GMT -5
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May 20, 1927
Charles Lindbergh takes off for Paris from Roosevelt Field in Long Island, N.Y., aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, landing 33+1⁄2 hours later.
May 20, 1932
Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot, landing in Ireland the next day.
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Post by VanIsleRover on May 20, 2024 16:02:58 GMT -5
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20 May
On this day in 1862, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which provided 160 acres of public land virtually free of charge to those who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least five years.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 21, 2024 0:00:54 GMT -5
Playing Portal 2 is better for your brain than brain-training apps like Lumosity. If you use brain-training apps like Lumosity or have been thinking about trying one out, you might want to consider giving the game Portal 2 a shot. That's because a 2014 study published in the journal Computers & Education found that the puzzle-solving video game is actually better for your brain than apps that are specifically designed to sharpen your cognitive abilities. It can help you with problem solving, spatial skills, and even your level of persistence.
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Post by sandipaws on May 21, 2024 1:24:44 GMT -5
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Each year on May 21st, we combine two favorites for a celebration on National Strawberries and Cream Day.
Fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream is a must when strawberries are in season.
They are the perfect, refreshing, light snack on a beautifully warm day!
With these bright red berries in season, it should be no surprise that it's also National Strawberry Month.
Strawberries are a very healthy snack as they are low-fat, low in calories, and an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and potassium.
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Post by BillG on May 21, 2024 5:56:28 GMT -5
Who Knew??? May 21ST is "Talk Like Yoda Day"!
 
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Post by johnmori on May 21, 2024 8:47:14 GMT -5
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May 21, 2005
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
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Post by VanIsleRover on May 21, 2024 15:02:46 GMT -5
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21 May
1881
Clara Barton founded the American Association of the Red Cross (later the American Red Cross).
1927
American aviator Charles Lindbergh completed the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean on this day in 1927, traveling from New York to Paris in the monoplane Spirit of Saint Louis in about 33.5 hours.
1932
American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to pilot an airplane solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
2017
After years of declining attendance—in part due to animal rights protests—the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus gave what it said would be its final performance.
(In 2023 the circus returned with an animal-free show.)
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Post by MidnightSun on May 22, 2024 1:53:08 GMT -5
President Ulysses S. Grant was arrested for speeding on a horse. Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, didn't always follow the law, even while he was in office. The skilled equestrian enjoyed traveling at high speeds, which was illegal. When Grant was caught going at a so-called "furious pace," he was given a firm warning by police officer William H. West. Although Grant apologized, he was caught speeding the very next day by the same officer. As a result, he was arrested and taken to the police station, where he was booked and fined for his offense.
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Post by BillG on May 22, 2024 6:59:12 GMT -5
Who Knew??? May 22ND is "National Maritime Day"!
 
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Post by soutxed on May 22, 2024 8:00:16 GMT -5
May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson hosts final 'Tonight Show.'Late-night legend Johnny Carson signs off after 30 years of hosting 'The Tonight Show.' His final show features no guests, focusing instead on clips and remembrances from Carson, sidekick Ed McMahon and bandleader Doc Severinsen. Jay Leno will take over the show, but not without some controversy.
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Post by johnmori on May 22, 2024 10:05:30 GMT -5
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May 22, 1819
SS Savannah leaves port at Savannah, Georgia, United States, on a voyage to become the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
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