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    • Today in History: May 24, first major league night game

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On May 24, 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What hath God wrought” from Washington to Baltimore as he formally opened America’s first telegraph line. In 1935, the first major ...

    • Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      In 1652, Rhode Island became the first American colony to pass a law abolishing African slavery; however, the law was apparently never enforced. In 1863, the Siege of Vicksburg began during ...

    • Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat. In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate ...

    • Today in History: MARCH 1, Watergate figures indicted

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      Today in History Today is Wednesday, March 1, the 60th day of 2023. There are 305 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 1, 1974, seven people, including former Nixon ...

    • Today in History: November 29, Warren Commission appointed

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years ago

      Today in History Today is Tuesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2022. There are 32 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 29, 1947, the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution ...