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Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954 May 06, 2024

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On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.

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California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913 May 03, 2024

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On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

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The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946 May 02, 2024

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On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.

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The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840 May 01, 2024

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On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system.

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The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952 Apr 30, 2024

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On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.

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The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945 Apr 29, 2024

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On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California.

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Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941 Apr 26, 2024

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On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.

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New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901 Apr 25, 2024

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On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.

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Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982 Apr 24, 2024

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On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”

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William Lewis Moore is murdered in Alabama - April 23rd, 1963 Apr 23, 2024

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On this day in 1963, white civil rights activist William Moore was shot to death at a highway rest stop in Alabama.

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