This Day in History Class

2001 Episodes

1. Lorraine Hansberry born / New England's Dark Day - May 19

   Published: 5/19/2021
2. Antikythera mechanism discovered / Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18

   Published: 5/18/2021
3. First Kentucky Derby / Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17

   Published: 5/17/2021
4. First Academy Awards ceremony / May 16 Notification issued - May 16

   Published: 5/16/2021
5. Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted / Maria Reiche born - May 15

   Published: 5/15/2021
6. Israel created / Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14

   Published: 5/14/2021
7. Philadelphia MOVE bombing / Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13

   Published: 5/13/2021
8. Dorothy Hodgkin born / Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12

   Published: 5/12/2021
9. Diamond Sutra printed / William Grant Still born - May 11

   Published: 5/11/2021
10. Astor Place Riot / Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10

    Published: 5/10/2021
11. First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope / Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9

    Published: 5/9/2021
12. Sétif and Guelma massacre began / Buddhist crisis began - May 8

    Published: 5/8/2021
13. Munch's 'The Scream' recovered / Cult of the Supreme Being established - May 7

    Published: 5/7/2021
14. Katie Sandwina born / Chinese Exclusion Act signed - May 6

    Published: 5/6/2021
15. Indian Vaccination Act / Stratton brothers trial began - May 5

    Published: 5/5/2021
16. May Fourth Incident / Haymarket affair - May 4

    Published: 5/4/2021
17. "Raja Harischandra" released / Edo period ended - May 3

    Published: 5/3/2021
18. Isabel González born / First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2

    Published: 5/2/2021
19. Cato Street Conspirators executed / "Species Plantarum" published - May 1

    Published: 5/1/2021
20. Bristol Bus Boycott / K-19 commissioned - April 30

    Published: 4/30/2021