This Day in History: May 17

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 17. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court decides in a landmark ruling that racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional […]

This Day in History: May 16

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 16. In 1918, the U.S. Congress passes the Sedition Act, which essentially criminalized anti-war activism and public dissent against […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]