June 2, 1953 – Elizabeth was crowned queen of England at Westminster Abbey.
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June 1, 1954 – In the Peanuts comic strip, Linus’ security blanket made its debut.
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May 31, 1961 – Jimi Hendrix enlisted in the U.S. Army.
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May 30, 1922 – The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC.
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May 29, 1912 – Fifteen women were dismissed from their jobs at the Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia, PA, for dancing the Turkey Trot while on the job.
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May 28, 1977 – The song “Barracuda” was released by Heart.
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May 27, 1937 – In California, the Golden Gate Bridge was opened to pedestrian traffic. The bridge connected San Francisco and Marin County.
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May 26, 1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “Shindig!” along with Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers.
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May 25, 1935 – Babe Ruth hit his final homerun, his 714th, and set a record that would stand for 39 years.
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May 24, 1930 – Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly from England to Australia.
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