This Day In History

 

U.S. declaration of war on Mexico approved

Tensions between Mexico and the United States—stemming from the U.S. annexation of Texas (1845)—led the U.S. Congress on this day in 1846 to approve overwhelmingly a declaration of war against Mexico.

May 13, 1846

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-13

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King George VI of the United Kingdom was crowned following the abdication of Edward VIII.

May 12, 1937

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-12

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This Day In History

 

Glacier National Park was established in the Rocky Mountain wilderness of northwestern Montana.

May 11, 1910

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-11

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This Day In History

 

Nelson Mandela inaugurated as president of South Africa

Nelson Mandela, whose efforts to end apartheid led to his imprisonment (1962–90) and earned him a share (with F.W. de Klerk) of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, became president of South Africa this day in 1994.

May 10, 1994

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-10

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Fourth and final voyage of Christopher Columbus launched

On this day in 1502, master navigator and admiral Christopher Columbus, long considered the “discoverer” of the New World, set sail from Cádiz, Spain, on his fourth and final voyage, hoping to find a passage to Asia.

May 9, 1502

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-9