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DC pub for soul brothers and sisters and Roberta Flack turns 60
Today in History: June 3, the Zoot Suit Riots begin in Los Angeles
Today in History: June 2, Queen Elizabeth II crowned
Today in History: June 1, priceless recordings destroyed in Universal Studios fire
Today in History: May 31, the Tulsa Race Massacre begins
Today in History: May 30, Trump found guilty on 34 felony charges
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Today in History: May 29, Hillary and Norgay summit Mount Everest
Today in History: May 28, Jackson signs Indian Removal Act
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Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens
Today in History: May 26, the World War II Dunkirk evacuation begins
Smithsonian’s historic castle open for summer during renovations
Today in History: May 25, George Floyd killed by Minneapolis police
Today in History: May 24, the Uvalde school shooting
Today in History: May 23, outlaws Bonnie and Clyde killed in police ambush
CBS News Radio looks back on its 99-year history
America 250: The Age of Precision: How guided weapons changed war
Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile
Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds American Red Cross
Today in History: May 20, Lincoln signs Homestead Act
Today in History: May 19, West Virginia’s Matewan Massacre
Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion
Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts
Today in History: May 17, Supreme Court strikes down school segregation
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