What Happened in May 1951

Mohammad Mosaddeq nationalizes Iran's oil

On 1 May, Mosaddeq nationalized the AIOC, cancelling its oil concession due to expire in 1993 and expropriating its assets. The next month a... Read more

Edward Kennedy is Caught Cheating on an Exam and Leaves Harvard

Chatter about how Ted had been kicked out of Harvard for cheating — proof in many minds of his inferior ability — finally forced JFK to intercede.... Read more

Joey Ramone is Born

Joey Ramone (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), born as Jeffry Ross Hyman, was a vocalist and songwriter best known for his work in the punk rock... Read more