May 25
On this day, President Barack Obama expanded a Memorial Day tradition by sending flowers to both the Confederate Memorial and African American Civil War Memorial. While the move could be seen as politically shrewd, it also represented another step in our nation’s healing.
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May 24
On this day in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened after 13 years of construction. The bridge which connects Manhattan to Brooklyn over the East River, allowed for the expansion of New York City and was the first to use steel cables instead of iron ones.
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May 23
On this day in 1929, Walt Disney studios released “The Karnival Kid.” This ninth cartoon starring Mickey Mouse holds the distinction of being the first one where Disney’s flagship character speaks.
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May 22
On this day in 2002, Chandra Levy’s body was found in Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. An intern with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, Levy went missing in May of 2001 after going for a jog.
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May 21
On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart landed on the coast of Ireland after a 15 hour and 18 minute trip from Newfoundland, Canada. For the next five years, Earhart would blaze trails, some of which are not always acknowledged.
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May 20
On this day in 1910, the funeral of Britain’s King Edward VII was held at Windsor. The funeral is the last time the leading figures of European royalty all gathered together.
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May 19
On this day in 1989, “Road House” was released in theaters. This enjoyably bad flick has survived for almost 25 years and offers important life lessons.
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May 18
On this day in 1974, the Warsaw radio mast was completed. At 2,120 feet, it was the tallest structure in the world until its collapse in 1991.
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May 17
On this day in 1999, Bruce Fairbairn died in his sleep of undetermined causes in Vancouver, Canada. The legendary record producer who helmed a plethora of arena rock albums, most significantly Aerosmith’s comeback, was 49.
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May 16
On this day in 1944, Danny Trejo was born in Echo Park, California. Trejo went from being an ex-convict and drug addict to one of the most recognizable actors working today.
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