Friday, May 07, 2010

TODAY IN HISTORY

MAY 7

1915:About 1,200 people—including 123 Americans—die when a German sub sinks the British ocean liner the Lusitania, hastening U.S. entry into war.

1945: Europe’s generals gather to sign Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending the continent’s six-year war.

1984: Vietnam veterans win a $180 million class-action settlement against the makers of Agent Orange.

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