This Day in History: May

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Free Online Course: This Day in History: May provided by The Great Courses Plus is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge.

Overview
  • Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

    Topics Covered:

    • 01: May 4, 2008: Star Wars Day Is Born
    • 02: May 14, 1607: Jamestown Colony Founded
    • 03: May 18, 1980: Mount Saint Helens Erupts
    • 04: May 11, 1997: Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov
    • 05: May 17, 1954: Brown v. Board of Education Is Decided
    • 06: May 29, 1453: Constantinople Falls to the Ottomans
    • 07: May 14, 1796: The First Vaccine Is Administered