Future President John F. Kennedy is born
On this day in US history, one of America’s most popular and universally loved presidents, John F. Kennedy, was born to a politically and socially prominent family in Brookline, Massachusetts,…
Andrew Jackson signs Indian Removal Act
On this day in US history, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law on May 28, 1830. The bill allowed the federal government to “negotiate” with Native…
Golden Gate Bridge Opens
On this day in US history, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public after five years of construction on May 27, 1937. On opening day, otherwise known as…
Wisconsin is accepted into the Union
This week in Wisconsin history, President James Polk signed the bill accepting Wisconsin’s constitution, admitting Wisconsin into the Union on May 29, 1848. As the population in the state rose…
Constitutional Convention Begins
On this day in US history, 55 state delegates convened in Philadelphia on May 25, 1787, to compose a new constitution, four years after the US won its independence from…
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis Receive Patent for Blue Jeans
On this day in US history, businessman Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis were given a patent to create work pants with metal rivets, also known as blue jeans, on…
Marilyn Monroe Sings Happy Birthday to President JFK
On this day in US history, Marilyn Monroe sang a breathy “Happy Birthday to then-President John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1962. The two had an alleged affair that has…
Mount St. Helens Erupts in Washington
On this day in US history, Mount St. Helens, a volcanic peak in Southwest Washington, erupted, killing over 50 people and destroying hundreds of miles of wilderness on May 18,…
Ringling Brothers Perform First Circus Show
This week in Wisconsin history, the Ringling Brothers gave their first circus show performance in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on May 19, 1884. Six years later, the brothers, Al, Otto, Alf T.,…
Joseph Schlitz was born in Germany
This week in Wisconsin history, well-known Milwaukee brewer Joseph Schlitz was born in Mainz, Germany, on May 15, 1831. He immigrated to Milwaukee in 1855 before working at a brewery…