Earthquake Strikes Wisconsin
This week in Wisconsin history, a strong earthquake shook a 3,000-mile area in Southeastern Wisconsin on May 6, 1947. Despite the magnitude being a near 3.8, there was little damage,…
The Battle of the Coral Sea Begins
On this day in US history, the first modern naval engagement in history began on May 3, 1942. After having broken Japan’s secret war code, the US intercepted a transmission…
Allied Forces resolve argument over whether to deploy US troops on the Western Front
On this day in US history, a conference of Allied military leaders argued over whether or not to deploy US troops on the Western Front in World War I on…
Empire State Building Dedicated
On this day in US history, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicated New York City’s Empire State Building on May 1st, 1931. In a symbolic show, President Hoover hit a button…