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Today in History: May 7th Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II in Europe. The surrender was signed by a German delegation at Eisenhower’s headquarters in Reims, France, marking the end of Hitler's regime. A second signing in Berlin on May 8 led to the celebration of V-E Day.
May 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Today in History: May 6th

The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, when the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg burst into flames while attempting to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Of the 97 people on board, 36 died. The tragedy marked the end of airship travel due to the disaster.
May 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Today in History: May 5th

Kublai Khan is coronated as the 5th Khan of the Mongolian Empire. He became Khan in the 15th April 1260 after Möngke Khan passed away.
May 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today in History: May 1st

RMS Lusitania departs from New York City on her 202nd, and final, crossing of the North Atlantic. Six days later, the ship is torpedoed off the coast of Ireland with the loss of 1,198 lives.
May 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM