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May 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
A 1852 incident at St. Peter's involved an American's hat disrespect, resulting in a confrontation with French soldiers.
A Canadian astonishingly consumed 3½ pounds of maple sugar in 25 minutes in 1868.
Rev. Dr. Robert Stuart MacArthur promoted Mother's Day services in 1909 and highlighted motherhood's significance.
Al Capone, linked to a kidnapping case in 1937, highlights ongoing organized crime issues.