On this day in history
May 16
American
1929The first Academy Awards are presented in Hollywood.
The first Academy Awards are presented in Hollywood.
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1868The Senate acquits Andrew Johnson by one vote, and he survives impeachment.
The Senate acquits Andrew Johnson by one vote, and he survives impeachment.
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World
1966Mao launches the Cultural Revolution in China with a directive purging his rivals.
Mao launches the Cultural Revolution in China with a directive purging his rivals.
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1975Junko Tabei of Japan becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest.
Junko Tabei of Japan becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest.
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1920Joan of Arc is canonized as a saint, 489 years after her execution.
Joan of Arc is canonized as a saint, 489 years after her execution.
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