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14th May 1932: “We Want Beer” parade takes place in New York City to protest against prohibition
2026/05/14
New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker led an estimated 100,000 people on the Beer for Taxation march in favour of legalising beer, framing it as both a cultural issue as well as a practical economic measure to increase tax ...
13th May 1950: First #Formula1 World Championship Grand Prix race at Silverstone
2026/05/13
The first Formula One World Championship Grand Prix race took place at the Silverstone circuit in ...
12th May 1949: The Soviet Union ends its blockade of West Berlin
2026/05/12
Instigated on 24 June the previous year, the Soviet blockade prevented all rail, road, and water transport between Berlin and the West of the ...
11th May 1981: The musical Cats opens at the New London Theatre in London’s West End
2026/05/11
Unlike traditional musicals with a clear linear plot, Cats relied on a sequence of musical numbers linked by theme and atmosphere. Nevertheless, the production attracted strong public interest and went on to become one of the longest-running musicals in theatre ...
10th May 1941: Rudolf Hess, Deputy Führer of the German Nazi Party, flew from Germany to Scotland on a mission to strike a peace deal with the British government
2026/05/10
Hess landed twelve miles away from his intended destination of Dungavel House, the home of the Duke of Hamilton, with whom he hoped to open peace ...

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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com

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