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Fall of Constantinople - May 29, 1453 May 29, 2020

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On this day in 1453, Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

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Eliza Ann Gardner born - May 28, 1831 May 28, 2020

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On this day in 1831, abolitionist and religious leader Eliza Ann Gardner was born in New York.

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Chrysler Building completed - May 27, 1930 May 27, 2020

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On this day in 1930, the Chrysler Building in Manhattan was completed.

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"Dracula" published - May 26, 1897 May 26, 2020

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On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was published.

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Rosario Castellanos born - May 25, 1925 May 25, 2020

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On this day in 1925, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos was born.

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Leon Trotsky assassination attempt - May 24, 1940 May 24, 2020

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On this day in 1940, a group of Stalinist agents attempted to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Less than three months later, another Stalinist agent killed Trotsky.

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Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23, 1951 May 23, 2020

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On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement, which affirmed China's sovereignty over Tibet. There is controversy over the validity of the document and China's adherence to it.

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Lassen Peak erupted - May 22, 1915 May 22, 2020

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On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas around the volcano.

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Great Atlanta Fire - May 21, 1917 May 21, 2020

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On this day in 1917, a fire tore through the city of Atlanta, displacing around 10,000 people and destroying nearly 2,000 buildings.

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