Crown Jewels Stolen……
May 9, 1671……
The Crown Jewels of England are stolen from the Tower of London by Irish adventurer Colonel Thomas Blood. Although he was captured while fleeing, King Charles II, who supposedly admired his daring, gave him a full pardon, land in Ireland, and a pension. Some speculate that he might have been working for the King, who was short of cash at the time.
Transcontinental Railroad Completed……
May 10, 1869……
The U.S. transcontinental railroad is completed with the driving of the Golden Spike, Promontory Point, Utah.
Minnesota……
May 11, 1858…..
Minnesota becomes the 32nd U.S. state.