On May 7, 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.
Today in History: Nazi Germany signs surrender
Category: History
The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here’s what to know
Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces.
Today in History: Eiffel Tower opens for the Paris World’s Fair
On May 6, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public as part of the Paris World’s Fair.
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Kerry Wood records 20 strikeouts — tying MLB record
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 6, according to the Tribune’s archives.
If Trump really wants to reopen Alcatraz, he’ll have to go through California’s environmental laws
As it goes for so many real estate developers here, President Donald Trump’s dreams of building in California could get derailed by regulations.
Today in History: Battle of Cinco de Mayo
On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops repelled French attacks on the city of Puebla de los Ángeles in the Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo.
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Defender — ‘the world’s greatest weekly’ — founded by Robert Sengstacke Abbott
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 5, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Chicago History: Al Capone sent to prison, ‘I’ve got to do it, that’s all’
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 4, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Haymarket Square demonstration turns deadly
On May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago, a labor demonstration for an 8-hour workday turned into a deadly riot when a bomb exploded, killing seven police officers and at least four civilians.
Today in History: Nelson Mandela claims election victory
On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections.