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On this Day ~ May 7th


558
In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses. Justinian I immediately orders the dome rebuilt.

1429
Joan of Arc ends the Siege of Orléans, pulling an arrow from her own shoulder and returning wounded to lead the final charge. The victory marks a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.

1824
Beethoven's 9th (Chorale) Symphony, premieres in Vienna

1913
British House of Commons rejects woman's right to vote

1915
The oceanliner Lusitania is torpedoed by German submarine U-20 off the coast of Ireland. The ship goes under in just 18 minutes. In their panic, the crew only manages to launch 6 of the 48 lifeboats. As a result 1,201 are killed.

1945
German admiral Carl Doenitz unconditionally surrenders to Allied forces at Reims, France, thus ending the war in Europe.

1984
$180 million out-of-court settlement reached in Agent Orange suit

1987
Diane Chambers' (Shelley Long) final episode on Cheers

1992
Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its maiden voyage.

2006
Rolling Stone Magazine publishes its 1000th cover issue.