This Day in History, May 6
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On May 6th, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was officialy opened to the public.
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This Day in History, May 19
On May 19th, 1897, Oscar Wilde was released after serving his sentence in Reading Gaol.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: The worst prison would be a closed heart. -- Pope John Paul II
Other Notable Events for May 18
On this date in history:
In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision that determined separate but equal racial policies are constitutional.
In 1917, President Wilson ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 18
Those born on this date include:
- Persian poet Omar Khayyam in 1048
- Russian Czar Nicholas II in 1868
- English philosopher/mathematician Bertrand Russell in 1872
- film director Frank Capra ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Saturday, May 18, the 139th day of 2024 with 227 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 18
On May 18th, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was declared emperor of France.
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