May 24: Brooklyn Bridge Opened to Traffic
May 24: Brooklyn Bridge Opened to Traffic On this date in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York was opened with a great celebration. President Chester A. Arthur and New York Governor Grover Cleveland were among the first dignitaries to cross the span. With a central...
May 26: Dracula Published
May 26: Dracula Published On this date in 1897, Bram Staker published his classic horror novel, Dracula. Enjoy FCIT’s free audiobook collection of Dracula and other monstrous creatures. Dracula Banner Use this banner on social media to share FCIT’s free...
May: Memorial Day
May: Memorial Day The last Monday in May is celebrated as Memorial Day in the United States. The holiday began with the custom of decorating graves after the Civil War. Eventually, separate Decoration Day holidays practiced in the North and in the South were merged...
May 30: De Soto Lands in Florida
May 30: DeSoto Lands in Florida On this date in 1539, Hernando DeSoto landed in Florida. May 30: De Soto Lands Banner Use this banner on social media to share our collection of Hernando DeSoto teaching materials. Hernando de Soto Arrives and Explores Florida A...
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