Today in History: May 6, the Hindenburg crashes in flames in New Jersey By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2026. There are 239 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed ...
Today is Tuesday, May 5, the 125th day of 2026. There are 240 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America's first space traveler as he made a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7. Also on this date: In ...
Today is Monday, May 4, the 124th day of 2026. There are 241 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others. Also on ...
Today is Saturday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2026. There are 243 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory for the African National Congress after South Africa's first democratic elections. Also on this date: In 1863, during the Civil War, ...
Today in History: May 1, Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden By The Associated Press Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2026. There are 244 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. ...
Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, April 30, the 120th day of 2026. There are 245 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. Also ...