- 1631] This I swear: John Winthrop takes the oath of office and becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts...
- 1897] The Count begins: A public reading of Bram Stoker's new novel "Dracula" or "The Un-dead" is staged in London...
- 1934] No kidding around: Congress approves the “Lindbergh Act” making kidnapping a capital offense…
- 1951] Move on: The United Nations moves out of its temporary headquarters in Lake Success (NY) for its permanent home in Manhattan. Those of us who live in Manhattan would like it to move back...
- 1980] Blowing its top: The Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State explodes, leaving 57 dead or missing...
- 1995] ‘Happy Trails’: Elizabeth Montgomery, star of “Bewitched” passes away from colorectal cancer at 62…
- 1998] Guilty as charged: The federal government files a sweeping antitrust case against Microsoft Corporation...
- 1998] Curtains: "Murphy Brown" starring Candice Bergen ends its 10-year run...
- 2003] Miserable news: "Les Miserables", the third-longest running show in Broadway history, closes after more than 16 years and 6,680 performances...
- 2004] Perfecto: Arizona’s Randy Johnson becomes the oldest pitcher, at 40, to pitch a perfect game, against Atlanta…For more on May 18th:
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