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Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
Today in History: May 12, more than 87,000 dead or missing in China earthquake
Today in History: May 11, Bob Marley dies at 36
Today in History: May 10, Nazis invade Netherlands, Belgium and France
Today in History: May 9, Nelson Mandela chosen to lead South Africa
Today in History: May 8, South Africa adopts constitution guaranteeing equal rights
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Today in History: May 7, Nazi Germany surrenders
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Today in History: May 5, Alan Shepard becomes first American in space
Today in History: May 4, four killed during anti-war protest at Kent State University
Today in History: May 3, Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister
Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections
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Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends with fall of Saigon
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