Events:
1431 Joan of Arc is burned at the stake.
1539 Hernando de Soto lands in Florida with the hope of finding gold.1868 Memorial Day is observed in the United States for the first time1911 The first Indianapolis 500 auto race.1922 In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial is dedicated1967 Daredevil Evel Knievel jumps his motorcycle over 16 cars lined-up in a row. Famous Birthdays:1908 Mel Blanc (Voice Actor of Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny)
1918 Bob Evans (Restaurant owner)1943 Gale Sayers (Football Player)1972 Manny Ramirez (Baseball Player)1964 Winonna Judd (Singer)1980 Steven Gerrard (Soccer player)Archive:
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