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1992

Did you know that in the history of the US, no sitting chief justice has faced articles of impeachment? That is, until now. Let’s clear out the rot—starting at the top. Tell Congress to get behind Rep. Cohen’s articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Roberts:

Though it doesn't appear in any official list of public holidays, May 20 is Eliza Doolittle Day. In her imagination Eliza has become a friend of the King of England, who tells her: “Next week on the 20th May I proclaim Eliza Doolittle Day.”

Let’s send Stephen out with the best ratings of his career, and leave CBS high and dry. Watch the Late Show finale tomorrow, Spread the word!

This is how U.S. media covers/normalizes/enables him and his corruption and criminal actions.

This is only the beginning. He has no plans to leave office or allow free elections. Nor are his plans hidden—they're all unfolding in plain sight. The Insurrection never ended and the Christofascists won't stop until our democracy is gone. Choose who you'll be in this moment.

Orange Jesus obviously doesn't realize how much mischief lame duck legislators can accomplish in five months before an election.

Happy National Pizza Party Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day.

1992

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented the first blue jeans with copper rivets today in 1873.

Happy -310th to Captain Kathryn Janeway.

Absolutely disgusting.

Mammogram in the morning. Loves, don't put yours off. It might sound like an exaggeration, but it's not—it can save your life. Consider this your reminder to schedule yours if you haven't yet. I want you around for a long LONG time. Mammogram can help make that happen!

Happy National Cherry Cobbler Day.

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TV Guide, May 17-23, 1975. Monty Python's Flying Circus review.

Modern technology has streamlined church services and made the passing of collection plates unnecessary. Here we see worshippers efficiently tithing from their pews.

Alf ''The Red Devil'' LeTourneur rode his Schwinn Paramount behind a pace car to the speed of 108.92 miles per hour today in 1941.

On this date in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was run and a Black man was the winning jockey. Oliver Lewis rode three-year-old Aristide, one of two colts entered by their owner, H. Price McGrath of Jessamine, Kentucky. The purse was $2,850.

Dennis Hopper, born today 1936.

Happy National Pack Rat Day.

Happy National Doughnut Week. You know your mission.

The New York Stock Exchange was created by the Buttonwood Agreement signed by 24 stockbrokers on May 17, 1792. It set rules for how stocks could be traded and established set commissions. The building they rented was at 68 Wall Street, NYC.

On May 17, 1954 SCOTUS ruled unanimously that segregation on the basis of race denied black children equal educational opportunity in Brown v Board of Education in Topeka. Thurgood Marshall argued the case.

Taj Mahal, born today 1942.

Happy National straw Hat Day.

WABQ, Cleveland, Ohio, May 15, 1965

Smell this picture.

Mickey Mouse made his first ever appearance in silent film ''Plane Crazy'' today in 1928.

Today in 1940 Richard and Maurice McDonald open the 1st McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California.

The machine gun was originally called the Puckle Gun after it's inventor, lawyer James Puckle of London, patented it today in 1718.

Las Vegas was founded May 15, 1905, when 110 acres of land situated between Stewart Avenue, Garces Avenue, Main Street, and Fifth Street were auctioned off by the railroad company.

Hugh Romney, aka Wavy Gravy, born today 1936.

Happy National Bike To Work Day.

When your junk drawer goes to college.

Peter, Paul and Mary won their first Grammy for ''If I Had a Hammer'' today in 1963.

Today in 1972, George Wallace was shot by Arthur Bremer while campaigning for the presidency in Laurel, Maryland. As a result, he was permanently paralyzed from the waist down.

Utah Phillips, born today 1935.

Happy National Nutty Fudge Day.