Al-Qaeda founder, Osama bin Laden, killed. 2011, 20:00 UTC/GMT
Worthy Wage Day For child care providers.
Dr. Benjamin Spock Born in 1903
Kentucky Derby takes place today
National Weather Observers' Day
Susan's Birthday (from Sesame Street)
Eiffel Tower opens to the public in 1889
Beginning of Lewis and Clark Expedition In 1804.
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
Eoin Colfer born, 1965
Norma Fox Mazer born, 1931
Frank L. Baum Author of The Wizard of Oz - born in 1856.
Paul Zindel born, 1936
First US Nickel Minted In 1866, called the 'Shield Nickel'.
Miniature Golf Day (Some celebrate on Sept 21st)
Lillian Hoban born, 1925
Mount St. Helens Erupted In 1980.
Victoria Day Celebrated in Canada on the Monday before May 25.
Lindbergh Flight Day in 1927
Mary Pope Osborne born, 1949
American Red Cross Founded Founded by Clara Barton in 1881.
Mary Had A Little Lamb Published in 1830.
First Morse Code Message Sent Sent from Washington DC to Baltimore in 1844.
Jim Thorpe Born in 1888
Ice Cream Freezer Improvement Patented In 1848 by William Young.