Timeline
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Al Smith, New York politician and president of Empire State Inc., doffs his hat to a replica of the Empire State Building at the dedication ceremonies, New York, New York, May 1931.
Portrait of Al Capone
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Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.