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Today in history

1970, police kill two students during Jackson State protests

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, May 15, the 135th day of 2025. There are 230 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 15, 1970, less than two weeks after the shooting at Kent State University, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi were killed and 12 ...

1804, Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

Today in History: May 14, Lewis and Clark Expedition begins By The Associated Press undefined Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2025. There are 231 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 14, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition, organized to explore the Louisiana ...

1846, United States declares war on Mexico

By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2025. There are 232 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against Mexico, following battles along the disputed U.S.-Mexico border in the preceding ...

Tens of thousands die in Sichuan earthquake

By The Associated Press Today is Monday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2025. There are 233 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’s Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing. Also on this date: In 1780, ...

1869, golden spike completes transcontinental railway

By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, May 10, the 130th day of 2025. There are 235 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven in a ceremony in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United ...

1945, Allies celebrate Nazi surrender in World War II

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, May 8, the 128th day of 2025. There are 237 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced in a radio address that Nazi Germany's forces had surrendered, stating that "the flags of freedom fly all ...