April 30, 1789
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first elected President of the United States.

  May 03, 1918

General Motors acquires the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.

  May 04, 1953

Ernest Hemingway is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for “The Old Man and the Sea.”

  May 03, 1973

The Sears Tower in Chicago is topped out as the world’s tallest building.

May 01, 1989

Disney-MGM Studios opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, United States.

May 01, 1991

Major League Baseball: Rickey Henderson steals his 939th base, making him the all-time leader in this category. Also, Nolan Ryan pitches his seventh career no-hitter (breaking his own record).

April 30, 1995

U.S. President Bill Clinton becomes the first U.S. President to visit Northern Ireland.