Happy Birthday L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was born on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York (about 30 miles from Mystic’s home in Camden).
This Day in History
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Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
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Victory in Europe Day
On May 8, 1945, Americans celebrated Germany’s defeat with the first Victory in Europe Day.
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Sinking of the Lusitania
On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed and sunk the Lusitania.
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The Hindenburg Disaster
On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg zeppelin caught fire and exploded within a minute, killing over a third of the people on board.
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Alan Shepard Becomes First American in Space
On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American to travel into space when he successfully took a sub-orbital flight aboard Freedom 7.
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Battle of the Coral Sea Begins
On May 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of the Coral Sea began. It was the first fight between aircraft carriers; in fact, the ships weren’t even in sight of each other.
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World’s First Postage Stamp Issued
The world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued on May 1, 1840.
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Louisiana Admitted to the Union
On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became America’s 18th State.
