Reflections of History

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May 5th: The First American In Space May 05, 2022

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On May 5th 1961, Navy Commander Alan Shepard, Jr., became the first American to travel in space.

May 4th: The First Freedom Ride May 04, 2022

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On May 4, 1961, the first Freedom Ride leaves Washington, D.C., for the segregated South.

May 3rd: Margaret Thatcher Is Elected May 03, 2022

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On May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister of Great Britain.

May 2nd: Osama Bin Laden Is Killed May 02, 2022

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On May 2, 2011, in Pakistan, U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden.

April 29th: Aretha Franklin Releases Respect Apr 29, 2022

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On April 29, 1967, Aretha Franklin released “Respect.”

April 28th: Harper Lee Is Born Apr 28, 2022

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On April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama, the writer Harper Lee was born.

April 27th: One World Trade Center Apr 27, 2022

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On April 27, 2006, in downtown Manhattan, Construction on One World Trade Center began.

April 26th: Fenway's First Homerun Apr 26, 2022

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On April 26, 1912, in Boston, Massachusetts, the first home run at Fenway Park was hit.

April 25th: The United Negro College Fund Is Incorporated Apr 25, 2022

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On April 25th, 1944, The United Negro College Fund was incorporated.

April 22nd: Richard Nixon Dies Apr 22, 2022

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April 22st, 1994. The day Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, dies.