Today in History: US death toll from COVID-19 hits 1 million
Today is Thursday, May 16, the 137th day of 2024. There are 229 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 16, 2022, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million.
On this date:
In 1770, Marie Antoinette, age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.
In 1866, Congress authorized minting of the first five-cent piece, also known as the “Shield nickel.”
In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented. “Wings” won “best...
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