MOMENTS IN TIME
Last updated 5/3/2022 at 3:29pm
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* On May 4, 1916, Germany responds to a demand by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson by agreeing to limit its submarine warfare. However, on Feb. 1, 1917, Germany announced the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, and the United States formally entered World War I.
* On May 5, 1904, Cy Young pitches the first perfect game in modern Major League Baseball history as the Boston Americans defeat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0. Young’s perfect game was part of his then-record 45-inning scoreless streak.
* On May 6, 1991, 51-year-old race car driver Harry Gant betters...
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