MAY 15, 2020
Today is:
Bring Flowers to Someone Day
Endangered Species Day International Day of Families National Bike to Work Day National Pizza Party Day National Chocolate Chip Day Straw Hat Day |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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L. FRANK BAUM (1856-1919) — American author most famous for his children’s series, beginning with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. |
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MADELINE ALBRIGHT (1937) — Czech-American politician and diplomat. First female Secretary of State (1997-2001) |
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JOHN SMOLTZ (1967) — American Hall of Fame Baseball player. Only pitcher to record both 200 wins and 150 saves. |
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EMMITT SMITH (1969) — American Hall of Fame Football player. As a running back, became the league’s all time rushing leader. |
TODAY IN HISTORY
1718 – London lawyer, James Puckle, patents the world’s first machine gun, the Puckle Gun. | ![]() |
1730 – Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. | ![]() |
1905 – Las Vegas is founded when 110 acres of land is auctioned off and will later become its downtown. | ![]() |
1928 – Mickey Mouse makes his screen debut in the short cartoon, “Plane Crazy“ | ![]() |
1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernandino, California — the beginning of the fast food giant’s history. | ![]() |