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This Day in History: May 15

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 15. In 1942, the first Women's Army Auxiliary Corps are organized, allowing women to be officially inducted into the U.S. military. However, due to public opinion at the time, women were never sent to the frontlines during World War II. Most worked as either switchboard operators, mechanics, or nurses. They'd be vital to the Americans victory in both the Pacific and the European theater. In 1988, the Soviet military […]

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This Day in History: May 14

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 14. In 1607, around 100 settlers from London arrive to what would become the colony of Jamestown. Known as the Virginia Company, they were chartered by King James I to build and establish a permanent settlement in the New World. The formative years of English settlement were not as peaceful as some may think, as the colonists were occasionally attacked by Powhatan Native Americans for invading on their territory. […]

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This Day in History: May 13

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 13. In 1846, the United States Congress formally declares war on Mexico, sparking the Mexican-American War. This dispute originated from the 1845 annexation of Texas and the proposed purchase of land along the Rio Grande River. The Mexican government refused the offer, yet 11th U.S. President James K. Polk sent soldiers to the disputed zone: an act that was considered a threat. The war lasted for about 2 years […]

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This Day in History: May 12

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 12. In 1551, the National University of San Marcos (or the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos) in Peru opens, where it remains as the oldest continuously operated university in the Americas. Its curriculum mostly centers around science, engineering, and the arts. In 1820, Florence Nightingale, one of Britain's most cherished figures in the medical world, is born in Italy. Also known as the "Lady with the Lamp", she'd […]

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This Day in History: May 11

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 11. In 1858, the Territory of Minnesota joins the Union and becomes the 32nd U.S. state. Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", its acreage is regarded as one of the most beautiful natural landscapes to grace the American Midwest. In 1987, the "Butcher of Lyon" is charged with dozens of counts related to crimes against humanity for his part in the killing of thousands of Jews during World […]

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This Day in History: May 10

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 10. In 1773, British parliament passes the Tea Act to the American colonists' dismay, making the East India Tea Company a monopoly on the tea trade. It effectively lowered taxes on the near-bankrupt British company, meaning that they can sell tea more cheaply to the American colonies while the others had to sell at the same rates. This was the catalyst to the Boston Tea Party, where members of […]

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This Day in History: May 9

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 9. In 1950, L. Ron Hubbard publishes his book titled "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health". Hubbard initially got into the business as a science fiction writer who wrote novellas such as "The Kingslayer" and "Battlefield: Earth". What got Dianetics into the spotlight were its unproven studies into psychoanalysis. The book would set the foundational scripture for what's known today as Scientology. In 1969, the New York Times […]

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This Day in History: May 8

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 8. In 1886, the first bottle of Coca-Cola is sold from a pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. The formula was concocted by Dr. John Pemberton, a local pharmacist who sold bottles of the mixture for five cents per bottle. While the Coca-Cola formula is one of the most guarded trade secrets, the first rendition is known to have contained a small amount of cocaine: an addictive drug that was once […]

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This Day in History: May 7

Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 7. In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven debuts Symphony No. 9 to a massive audience at the Theater am Kärntnertor in Vienna, Austria. At this point, he had completely lost his hearing years prior, and would be his final composition before passing away at the age of 56 in 1827. Symphony No. 9 is considered to be one of the best musical compositions ever written as modern composers continue to […]

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