1983 - The Senate revises immigration laws to give millions of illegal aliens legal status under an amnesty program.
1980 - Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington.
1953 - Jackie Cochran becomes the first woman to break the sound barrier.
1931 - Jockey legend Eddie Arcaro rode his first horse race (Bainbridge, OH)
1852 - Massachusetts makes it mandatory that all school-age children must attend school
This Day In Business
1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the Tennessee Valley Authority, bringing electricity and other economic advantages to the region
1970 - Tina Fey, from "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock," is born in Pennsylvania.
1900 - Tonga becomes a protectorate to the United Kingdom.
1997 - Wayne Gretzky becomes the 1st Ranger to get 2 Hat Tricks in a Single Playoff Year
May 18th Holiday
World AIDS Vaccine Day - Promotes AIDS awareness and the urgent need to create a vaccine for HIV.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She made her film debut in the film King Kong. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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