Throughout history, significant events have occurred on May 31, including the Tulsa massacre in 1921, where as many as 300 Black Tulsans were killed by white mobs. Other notable occurrences range from the signing of the first U.S. copyright act in 1790 to disasters like the South Fork Dam collapse in Johnstown in 1889, which resulted in over 2,200 deaths, and the 1970 earthquake in Peru that killed 67,000. This date serves as a reminder of both triumphs and tragedies throughout American history.
On May 31, 1921, a two-day massacre erupted in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in the deaths of as many as 300 Black Tulsans, driven by racial tensions.
In 1790, President George Washington signed into law the first U.S. copyright act, marking a significant development in the protection of creators' rights.
The catastrophic South Fork Dam collapse in 1889 led to a tragic loss of over 2,200 lives in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, highlighting the dangers of infrastructure failure.
The 1970 earthquake in Peru reached a magnitude of 7.9 and, together with a landslide, claimed an estimated 67,000 lives, showcasing the devastating impact of natural disasters.
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