20. Memorial Day
Every year the United States has a national holiday called Memorial Day to recognize soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice…
19. Freedom Riders
In 1961, a diverse group of individuals known as the “Freedom Riders” protested segregation in the US Southwest by riding busses…
18. Hernando de Soto
In 1539, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto landed in modern-day Florida and proceeded to explore some of the Southwest US…
17. Babe Ruth
In May of 1935, Babe Ruth played in his last baseball game and would retire shortly thereafter…
16. Ernest Hemingway
In the 1950s, Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Old Man and the Sea” won literary acclaim and he affirmed his identity as a notable American author…
15. Negro National League Baseball
In 1920, the Negro Baseball League played its first game when the Indianapolis ABCs took the diamond against the Chicago Giants…
14. Indianapolis 500
The very first Indianapolis 500 took place in May of 1911. Since that time, the average speed has changed but other things have stayed the same…
13. Project Apollo
In May of 1969, Apollo 10 flew very close to the moon and acted as a “dress rehearsal” for the eventual moon-landing by Apollo 11…
12. William Harvey Carney
In 1900, William Harvey Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fort Wagner during the US Civil War…
11. Ringling Bros. and Barnham & Bailey Circus
In May of 2017, the Ringling Bros. and Barnham & Bailey Circus performed their last show…