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00:00:41#15thmay#onthisday #history
May 15th: A Day of Global Connections
May 15th offers a diverse mix of historical events, cultural celebrations, and global social movements. Here's a look at some noteworthy occurrences on this date:
Echoes from the Past:
-1718: World's First Machine Gun Patented: James Puckle patents the "Defense Gun," considered the world's first machine gun.
-1805: Napoleon Bonaparte Crowned King of Italy: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy in Milan, expanding his influence in Europe.
-1862: U.S. Department of Agriculture Established: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Morrill Act, establishing the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This marked a significant step towards supporting American agriculture.
-1928: Mickey Mouse Makes His Debut: Mickey Mouse, the iconic cartoon character created by Walt Disney, makes his first public appearance in the silent animated short "Plane Crazy."
-1934: Latvian Coup d'État: Kārlis Ulmanis stages a bloodless coup d'état in Latvia, suspending the constitution and dissolving the parliament.
-1937: Madeleine Albright Born: Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, is born in Prague.
-1940: Dutch Surrender to Nazi Germany: After fierce fighting, the Dutch forces surrender to Nazi Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
-1940: McDonald's Opens First Restaurant: Maurice ("Mac" and Richard McDonald opened their first drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California, laying the foundation for the McDonald's fast-food chain.
-1948: Arab-Israeli War Begins: Following Israel's declaration of independence, neighboring Arab states launch a military invasion, marking the beginning of the first Arab-Israeli War.
Celebrations Around the World:
-International Day of Families: A United Nations-recognized day celebrating the importance of families and their role in society.
-National Inventors' Day (India): A day to acknowledge and honor the contributions of inventors in India.
-Peacekeeper Day (UN): A day established by the United Nations to pay tribute to all peacekeeping personnel who have served and continue to serve around the world.
Other Notable Events:
-1998: Sen. John Glenn Returns to Space: At the age of 77, John Glenn, a former astronaut and U.S. Senator, became the oldest person to travel to space.
-2003: Johnny Cash Passes Away: Johnny Cash, a legendary American country music singer-songwriter, dies at the age of 71.
-2005: Air India Resumes Flights to Canada: After a 20-year hiatus, Air India resumes direct flights between India and Canada.
May 15th showcases a global tapestry of innovation, political developments, and social initiatives.00:01:09Helm's Rhode Island Commission: A handmade Jaguar E-type
Having a decade's worth of expertise repairing E-types, UK-based Helm Motorcars has officially unveiled the third in its limited run of 20 Jaguar E-type run 1 builds - the Rhode Island Commission. The E-type is deservedly regarded as a landmark in automotive design, but the Rhode Island Commission has focussed on enhancing the driving experience by strengthening the chassis and engine frames, installing a unique Ohlins suspension package, and a new hand-crafted air intake. Let's find out more about this unique Series-1 Jaguar E-type.
#jaguar #etype #classiccars
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