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The Discovery
Clyde W. Tombaugh, discovered Pluto. For over 7 decades Pluto was considered the ninth planet of our solar system. -
Star Spangled Banner
President Herbert Hoover signed an law that made "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem for the United States. -
Empire State Building
On May 1st 1931, the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, was opened by President Hoover in New York. It is 380 meters high and 102 stories. -
Linbergh Baby Kidnapped
Charles Linbergh baby was kidnapped and found on May 12, 1932. His death was caused due to a massive skull fracture. -
Assassination Attempted on Franklin Rosevelt
He had just sat down after giving a speech at the Bayfront Park in Miami -
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde were chased and killed in Bienville Parish, Louisianna. -
Alcohololic Anonymous
The purpose of AA is to help alcoholics gain and and stay sober by sharing experiences, and problems. -
Instrumen of Abdication
King Edward VIII signed the six copies of the Instrument of Abdication at 10 a.m. -
Hindenberg Disaster
After a three-day trip across the Atlantic from Frankfurt, Germany to New Jersey, the Hidenburg was in the process of landing when it broke into flames at 7:25 p.m. Within 34 seconds,the entire airship was surrounded by fire. -
The Night of Broken Glass
The assassination of German diplomat Ernst vom Rath in Paris, SS Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels announced a government-sactioned pogrom against Jews. -
St. Louis Refused Entry Everywhere
Changes in Cuba caused the landing permits held by those aboard the St. Louis to become invalid. -
Leon Trotsky Assassinated
Around 5:30 p.m.Trotsky was sitting at his desk in his study, helping Ramon Mercader edit an article. Mercader waited until Trotsky started to read the article, then snuck up behind Trotsky and slammed a mountaineering ice pick into Trotsky's skull.
