>On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca.
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On May 12, 1943, during World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered.
~The New York Times~
~The New York Times~
In German Suburb, Life Goes On Without Cars
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
A young development in Vauban illustrates a trend of planning communities to thrive without automobiles.
Subway and Bus Riders Will Pay More, but Less Than They Feared
By JAMES BARRON and SEWELL CHAN
The base fare for single subway and bus rides will rise to $2.25, not $2.50 as had been expected. The M.T.A avoids layoffs, but will still face a $200 million budget gap.
>Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Monday, May 11, 2009 — 11:09 AM ET
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5 U.S. Soldiers Killed on Military Base in Iraq
The United States military said Monday that five American soldiers had been shot at one of the main American bases in Baghdad. At least one news agency said the killer was an American soldier who had opened fire on fellow troops.
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>On May 11, 1973, charges against Daniel Ellsberg for his role in the Pentagon Papers case were dismissed by Judge William M. Byrne, who cited government misconduct.
>On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
I think I can, I think I can. Oops, wrong railroad.
>On May 9, 1994, South Africa’s newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the country’s first black president.
>It’s true: the new “Star Trek” prequel movie is really,really good. “The spirit of adventure and embrace ofrationality that define the show are in full swing,” writes Manohla Dargis, “as are the chicks in minis and kicky boots.” The J.J. Abrams remake has big-budget action and effects, and a story with “emotional and dramatic force as well some generous laughs,” thanks largely to the newcomers playing Spock and Kirk. “Steering clear of outright imitation,” Ms. Dargis writes, “the two young actors instead distill the characters to capture their essence,their Kirk-ness and Spock-ness.” Go see for yourself before the inevitable SNL parody.
>”Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility.”
– MANNY RAMIREZ, on being suspended for 50 games after being tied to performance-enhancing drugs.
~The New York Times~ Quotation of the Day ~
“Medication”? Does anyone believe this? I mentioned it to a guy I work with and he said, (quote) “Freaking idiot.”
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On May 8, 1973, militant American Indians who had held the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee for 10 weeks surrendered.
~The New York Times~ On This Day ~
So much for home team advantage.
>On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, to take effect the following day, ending the European conflict of World War II.
Also from the Times, one the many reasons I don’t date.
Student Shot to Death in Cafe at Wesleyan
>On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German dirigible Hindenburg burned and crashed in Lakehurst, N.J., killing 36 of the 97 people on board.
Belleza
just a (transplanted) city girl 