This Day In History

 

May 14, 1607

The first permanent British settlement in North America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-14

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This Day In History

 

May 13, 1846

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

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

This Day In History

 

May 12, 1937

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

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

This Day In History

 

May 11, 1846

U.S. President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.

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

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This Day In History

 

May 10, 1994

Nelson Mandela became the first Black president of South Africa.

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