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Friday, 29 May 2026

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1903
Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope, famous profile.
US 123 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1453
Constantinople falls to the Turks (some believe this signaled the end of the Middle Ages).
US 573 yrs ago
1912
15 young women fired by Curtis Publishing for dancing the "Turkey Trot" during their lunch break.
US 114 yrs ago
1953
Hillary & Norkay reach the top of Mount Everest.
US 73 yrs ago
1978
First Class postage raised to 15 cents from 13 cents.
US 48 yrs ago