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Today in History — May 4

1970

4 May, 1970 - U.S.A. Kent State University Shootings

On May 4, 1970, one of the most tragic and consequential events in American history took place at Kent State University in Ohio, when National Guard troops opened fire on unarmed student protesters, resulting in…

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1991

3 May, 1991 U.S.A. Last Dallas Episode Shown

On May 3, 1991, the United States witnessed the end of an era as the final episode of the long-running television series \"Dallas\" aired, bringing to a close one of the most iconic and influential…

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1927

2 May, 1927 U.S.A. Prohibition

On May 2, 1927, the United States was in the midst of the Prohibition era, a period in American history characterized by the nationwide ban on the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The…

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