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Where were you when Seinfeld ended?

May 14, 2010

May 14 – On this date in 1998, the last episode of Seinfeld aired to an estimated 76 million viewers. It was the third most viewed season finale ever, coming in after M*A*S*H* and Cheers.

Jerry Seinfeld was reportedly offered $5 million per episode to keep the series alive, but declined. He wanted the show to [...]

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New York World’s Fair Opening Day 1939

April 30, 2010
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April 30, 1939 – On this date in 1939 the World’s Fair opened in what is now known as Flushing Meadows, New York. The fair ran for two seasons, closing in autumn 1940.

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President Abraham Lincoln – Still a Favorite on eBay

April 15, 2010

April 15 – On this date in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from a gunshot wound. He was shot in the back of the head by actor John Wilkes Booth on Friday, April 14th. He lingered overnight and passed away the next day, having never regained consciousness.

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The Death of President Eisenhower

March 28, 2010

March 28 – On this date in 1969, President Dwight David Eisenhower died.

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