1933 – James Brown is born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/james-brown-is-born
1942 – The Battle of the Coral Sea begins
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-the-coral-sea-begins
1952 – Fletcher lands on the North Pole
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fletcher-lands-on-the-north-pole
1961 – JFK receives honorary degree
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jfk-receives-honorary-degree
1980 – MADD founder’s daughter killed by drunk driver
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/madd-founders-daughter-killed-by-drunk-driver
1986 – Shoemaker becomes oldest man to win Kentucky Derby
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/shoemaker-becomes-oldest-man-to-win-kentucky-derby