This Day In History

 

20 May, 1961 U.S.A. "Freedom Riders"

1961 : An angry mob consisting of all white's attacked a busload of Freedom Riders (Freedom Riders were testing the United States Supreme Court decision Boynton v. Virginia, that gave them a legal right to disregard local segregation ordinances regarding interstate transportation facilities) in Montgomery, Ala., prompting the federal government to send in United States marshals to restore order.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may20th.html

This Day Before History

 

19 May, 1921 U.S.A. Emergency Quota Act

1921 : The Emergency Quota Act was passed into law which limits the number of immigrants admitted into the US. More about Emergency Quota Act

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may19th.html

You got this!

 

This Day In History

 

18 May, 1980 U.S.A. Mount St. Helens

1980 : Mount St. Helens located in the Cascade Range erupted and blasted 1,300 ft off it's top that sent hot mud, gas and ashes running down it's slopes 9 casualties have so far been identified with a further 48 persons missing presumed dead, the explosion sent plumes of dark gray ash some 60,000 feet in the air which blocked out the rays from the sun making it seem like night over eastern Washington.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may18th.html

This Day In History

 

17 May, 1954 U.S.A. Brown v. Board of Education

1954 : The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Brown v. Board of Education , ruling that racial segregation in public educational facilities is unconstitutional. The case centered on Linda Brown an African American girl who had been denied admission to her local elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, because of the color of her skin.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may17th.html

This Day In History

 

16 May, 1929 U.S.A. First Academy Awards

1929 : The First ever Academy Awards of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards were handed out at a banquet held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may16th.html

Black Wall Street

 

You might have heard of Black Wall Street. Meet the founder, O.W. Gurley.

In 1905 Gurley and his wife sold their property in Noble County and moved 80 miles to the oil boom town of Tulsa. Gurley purchased 40 acres of land in North Tulsa and established his first business, a rooming house on a dusty road that would become Greenwood Avenue. He subdivided his plot into residential and commercial lots and eventually opened a grocery store.

As the community grew around him, Gurley prospered. Between 1910 and 1920, the Black population in the area he had purchased grew from 2,000 to nearly 9,000 in a city with a total population of 72,000. The Black community had a large working-class population as well as doctors, lawyers, and other professionals who provided services to them. Soon the Greenwood section was dubbed “Negro Wall Street” by Tuskegee educator Booker T. Washington.

Greenwood, now called Black Wall Street, was nearly self-sufficient with Black-owned businesses, many initially financed by Gurley, ranging from brickyards and theaters to a chartered airplane company. Gurley built the Gurley Hotel at 112 N. Greenwood and rented out spaces to smaller businesses. His other properties included a two-story building at 119 N. Greenwood, which housed the Masonic Lodge and a Black employment agency. He was also one of the founders of Vernon AME Church. #BKQHistory 

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May 15, 1972 U.S.A. George Wallace

1972 : Alabama Governor George Wallace is shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for President of the United States.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may15th.html

This Day In History

 

14 May, 1804 U.S.A. The Lewis and Clark Expedition

1804 : The Lewis and Clark expedition started from Camp Dubois, near present day Hartford, Illinois on this day in 1804. They reached the Pacific Ocean on November 20th, 1805. They arrived back to St. Louis, Missouri on September 23rd 1806.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may14th.html

This Day In History

 

13 May,1981 Vatican Pope John Paul II Shot

1981 : Pope John Paul II, is shot in St Peter's Square in Rome in front of 20,000 worshipers. Police in the square apprehended Turkish citizen Mehmet Ali Agca after the shooting.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may13th.html

This Day In History

 

12 May,1932 U.S.A. Lindbergh Baby Found Dead

1932 : The Baby son kidnapped from Charles Lindbergh was found dead just miles away from the Lindbergh home today.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may12th.html

Beauty

 

When they asked her to reveal her beauty secrets, Audrey Hepburn wrote this beautiful text that was later read at her funeral.

′′To have attractive lips, speak kind words.

To have a loving look, look for the good side of people.

To look skinny, share your food with the hungry.

To have beautiful hair, let a child cross it with his own fingers once a day.

To have a beautiful poise, walk knowing you're never alone, because those who love and loved you accompany you.

People, even more than objects, need to be fixed, spoiled, awakened, wanted and saved: never give up on anyone.

Remember, if you ever need a hand, you'll find them at the end of both your arms.

When you become old, you will discover that you have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, in her face or in her way of fixing her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the door open to her heart, the source of her love.

The beauty of a woman doesn't lie in her makeup, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the tenderness that gives love, the passion that it expresses.

The beauty of a woman grows over the years ′′

This Day in History

 

11 May,1942 Russia German Offensive

1942 : The Nazi's have launched a major spring offensive in the Eastern Crimea, Germany is thought to be prepared to use poison gas in it's advance but England has stated if poison gas is used it will retaliate with the RAF using poison gas against the Third Reich.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may11th.html

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10 May, 1937 Great Britain King George Coronation

1937 : With the forthcoming coronation of King George in 2 days time as the King of England, the government and the royal family clash over royal representation at the forthcoming Duke of Windsors marriage to Mrs Warfield now that her decree absolute is final. The Royal family wishes to have the Duke of Kent present at the wedding but the government feels this would be unwise, some compromise will be reached or the government will be seen as dictating to the Royal family.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may10th.html

This Day In History

 

9 May, 1974 U.S.A. Bruce Springsteen

1974 : Bruce Springsteen nicknamed "The Boss," with his E Street Band performed a concert in Cambridge, Mass., which made the well known rock critic Jon Landau write, "I saw rock and roll future and it's name is Bruce Springsteen." Bruce Springsteen most famous albums include Born to Run (1975) and Born in the U.S.A. (1984). He has sold over 65 million albums in the U.S.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may9th.html

We ARE GOING to STATE!!!

 

I got my picture with some of the Boy's Soccer Team!  I am so happy for them and PROUD!  They play in the FINAL game against Edison on Monday the 13th at 6 pm at TU!!!  Go if you can!  You will not regret it!

This Day In History

 

8 May, 1945 VE Day / Victory In Europe Declared

1945 : President Truman and Prime minister Churchill declared victory in Europe today, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Following the announcement huge crowds, many dressed in red, white and blue, gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London and were cheered as the King, Queen and two Princesses came out onto the balcony.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may8th.html

This Day In History

 

7 May, 1915 World War I Lusitania Sunk By Torpedo

1915 : A German torpedo sinks the British Ocean liner Lusitania off the Irish coast, killing nearly 1,200 people.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may7th.html

This Day In History

 

6 May, 1882 U.S.A. Chinese Exclusion Act

1882 : Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese immigrants from the United States for 10 years.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may6th.html

Love Your Neighbor!!!!

 

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5 May, 1821 Napoleon dies on Saint Helena

1821 : Napoleon Bonaparte dies on Saint Helena in the South Atlantic. He was kept there from October 1815 until May 5th 1821

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may5th.html

This Day In History

 

4 May, 1970 - U.S.A. Kent State University Shootings

1970 : After a number of days of protest against US invasion of Cambodia the National Guards fired on protesters at Kent State University and 4 were killed and a further 10 were injured. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young sang about it with the song "Ohio"

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may4th.html

This Day In History

 

May 3, 1979 Margaret Thatcher Becomes England's Prime Minister

1979 : Margaret Thatcher, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, won the general election to become the country's first female prime minister.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may3rd.html

This Day In History

 

2 May, 1930 Hoover Says Stock Market Crash Temporary Setback

1930 : President Hoover in a speech said that the stock market crash of last year was just a temporary setback and would soon pass and that the economy would soon bounce back (this was 6 months after the stock market crash and the great depression of the 1930s would continue and worsen over the next 5 years).

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may2nd.html

It's Going To Be May!!!

 

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1 May, 2003 U.S.A. George W. Bush announces major combat in Iraq is over

2003 : President George W. Bush on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the California coast announces in a speech to the nation, major combat in Iraq is over.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/may1st.html

This Day In History

 

April 30, 1789 USA George Washington Inaugurated

1789: George Washington Inaugurated as the First President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City (New York City was the first capital of the United States) New York State.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april30th.html

This Day In History

 

April 29, 1992 Rioting in Los Angeles

1992: Rioting has broken out in Los Angeles following the decision by a jury to acquit four white police officers accused of beating black motorist Rodney King. The case centered on a video, taped by an amateur cameraman which caught the scene on film as the four police officers beat, kicked and clubbed unemployed laborer Rodney King while other officers looked on. The officers did face a second trial a year later, on federal charges of violating Rodney King's civil rights, 2 were found guilty and faced prison sentences of two years. The violence continued for 4 days in which 55 people were killed caused by revenge attacks against whites and Asians by the black rioters.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april29th.html

Be Where You Are Valued!!!!

 

 father said to his daughter  "You just graduated, this is a car I bought a while ago... It is a few years old. But before I give it, take it to a car dealer in the city and sell it , see how much they offer.”
The girl came back to her father and said: "They offered 1000 euros because it looks very old"
The father said: Hold it and take it to the 2nd hand car dealer.
The girl returns to her father and says: "The pawn shop offered 100 euros because it is a very old car and lots of investments are needed to drive it again"

The father asked his daughter to join a passionate car club with experts and show them the car.
The girl drove the car to the passionate car club, turned and said to her father: “Some people in the club offered me 100,000 euros because it is a rare car that is in good condition, with great capabilities and super difficult to find.”
Then the father said, "I wanted to let you know that you are not worth anything if you are not in the right place." If you are not appreciated, do not be angry, that means you are in the wrong place.
Don't stay in a place where no one sees your value.
Go where you’re celebrated,
Not where you’re tolerated.

This Day In History

 

April 28, 2008 New Zealand Colossal Squid

2008: A rarely found Colossal Squid 34 feet long, and weighing 1/2 ton squid is being dissected to help understand a little more about rare animal that lives largely in the cold Antarctic waters. The squid is believed to grow up to 50 ft long a similar length to the sperm whale they are believed to tussle with in the depths of the ocean.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april28th.html

This Day In History

 

April 27, 1941 Greece Nazi Occupation

1941: Nazis take and occupy Athens in Greece.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april27th.html

This Day In History

 

April 26, 1986 Ukraine Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

1986: An explosion and fire at the No. 4 reactor of Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine resulted in a nuclear meltdown sending radioactivity into the atmosphere. The Radiation fallout spread throughout Europe The Chernobyl disaster is considered the largest nuclear accident in history.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april26th.html

Famous Armstrong Quote

 

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April 25, 1953 England DNA The "Secret Of Life"

1953: Two Cambridge University scientists "James D Watson and Francis Crick" publish an article in Nature Magazine explaining the structure of DNA and that DNA is the material that makes up genes which pass hereditary characteristics in all life from one parent to another. They conclude that it consists of a double helix of two strands coiled around each other and could even be considered the "secret of life".

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april25th.html

This Day In History

 

April 24, 1980 US Embassy Hostage Crisis

1980: The mission to rescue the 52 hostages from the US embassy in Iran (Operation Eagle Claw) was aborted due to equipment failure. The Iranian foreign minister warned that any attempt by the US would be considered an act of War. Eight US Servicemen lost their lives in the aborted attempt. The hostages were held for 444 days from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981, after a group of students took over the American embassy in support of Iran's revolution. The crisis ended after The Algiers Accords are agreed on January 19, 1981 brokered by the Algerian government between the USA and Iran to resolve the situation.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april24th.html

This Day In History

 

April 23, 1898 Spain Declares War on United States

1898: Spain declares war on the United States on This Day 1898 after rejecting America's ultimatum to withdraw from Cuba. Following the declaration The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón in Manila Bay, the Philippines and decimated the Spanish squadron.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april23rd.html

George Takei TED Talk

 

BEST TED Talk Ever!  Talks about being in a Japanese Internment Camp.  Please watch!!!!

This Day In History

 

April 22, 1889 USA Oklahoma Land Rush

1889: The Oklahoma Land run begins with an estimated 50,000 people lined up at noon hoping to stake a claim for a homestead. The claim could be up to 160 acres in size and it included most of the following Oklahoma Counties, Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Logan, Oklahoma, and Payne (in total about 2 million acres). This land had previously been occupied by Native Americans but the Indian Appropriations Bill approved the transfer of two million acres for settlement.

This Day In History: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april22nd.html

This Day In History

 

April 21, 1989 Student Protest Tiananmen Square

1989: 100,000 students gather at Beijing's Tiananmen Square to commemorate Hu Yaobang the deposed reform-minded leader of the Chinese Communist Party and voice their discontent with China's authoritative communist government. This was the beginning of the mass demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing prior to the Chinese Government declaring martial law in May of the same year which led to the June Massacres by Chinese troops killing hundreds of demonstrators and arresting thousands of protesters and other suspected dissidents.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april21st.html

This Day In History

 

April 20, 1999 Columbine High School Shooting

1999: Two students (Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold) wearing balaclavas go through Columbine High School in Denver, Colorado, firing automatic weapons and throwing homemade bombs killing 13 people and wounded 24 others before the two students committed suicide. They had originally planted two home made bombs in the cafeteria and were planning on murdering the students as they ran from the building, when the bombs failed to go off they went into the school and began the massacre.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april20th.html

Houston We Have A Problem...

 

This Day In History

 

April 19, 1995 USA Oklahoma Bombing

1995: A truck full of explosives destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, killing 168 people. In 1997, Timothy McVeigh was convicted of the bombing and on June 11, 2001 he was executed by lethal injection.

29 Years AGO!!!

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april19th.html

This Day In History

 

April 18, 1955 USA Albert Einstein

1955: Celebrated physicist and Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein died today at the age of 76.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april18th.html

This Day In History

 

April 17, 1969 USA Robert Kennedy Assassin

1969: The assassin of Robert Kennedy Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty of first degree murder for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the brother of slain President John F. Kennedy.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april17th.html

Famous Failures

 

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April 16, 2003 USA Michael Jordan

2003: Michael Jordan played his last NBA game for the Washington Wizards.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april16th.html

This Day In History

 

April 15, 1947 USA Jackie Robinson

1947: Jackie Robinson, becomes the first African American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/april15th.html