1997 - The first all female relay team, 20 British women, reaches the North Pole in a challenging 620 mile trek.
1969 - The construction of Walt Disney World begins
1941 - FDR proclaims an "unlimited national emergency."
1936 - Maiden voyage of the "RMS Queen Mary" ocean liner.
1919 - First ever transatlantic flight: The NC-4 aircraft arrives in Lisbon, Portugal from Newfoundland (and Azores).
This Day In Business
1986 - Dragon Quest is released in Japan, beginning of the role playing video game genre.
1994 - The Flintstones live action movie opens in theaters
1703 - St. Petersburg is founded by Peter the Great.
1991 - Michael Jordan finally beats the Pistons in playoffs - sweeping them to advance to finals.
May 27th Holiday
Mother's Day (Bolivia) - Honors mothers and promotes mother appreciation.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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