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Here are the top ten articles for the Today in History Site! These rankings are live and get reset at the beginning of each month, so check back often to see what your fellow visitors are most interested in!

1. Nine Russian Hikers Found Dead (February 26, 1959)
Nine experienced Russian hikers found dead in the Urals...with some unnatural injuries.

2. Nylon Stocking Day (May 15, 1940)
Prior to 1940, women's hosiery consisted of wool, cotton, or silk stockings. But, with an important discovery made by Julian Hill and Wallace Carothers, the legs of American women were changed and the developments have not slowed down.

3. Historic Dates For Abraham Lincoln
We take a look at the historic dates in the life of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

4. Leonardo da Vinci died May 2, 1519
Leonard da Vinci was the first "Renaissance Man". He was talented with diverse knowledge and taught future researchers about science, math, and artistry. To this day it is still amazing the information and the unique lifestyle that he chose for himself. Did you know he could sing well?

5. Unusual May Events
We take a look at some of the unusual and zany holidays and events that occur in the month of April

6. The Battle of Alcatraz (May 2-4, 1946)
The bloodiest escape attempt in the 29-year history of one of America's most formidable prisons: Alcatraz.

7. Titanic Timeline
We take a look at some of the important dates in Titanic history.

8. Billy Joel Born May 9, 1949
Billy Joel earned his nickname as "The Piano Man" by having top ten hits for three separate decades. Even though he was classically trained, his love for Broadway Musicals, Jazz, and Rhythm and Blues found their way into many of his songs.

9. August A, Busch Jr Born March 28, 1899
August Anheuser Busch Jr. lived a big life. His sensational mass marketing ideas skyrocketed the Anheuser Busch Brewing Company from a family business into the world's largest brewing company.

10. Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862)
Cinco de Mayo--the Fifth of May. The day that Mexico's patriotism was reborn. Let's take a look at the setting and the events of this historic day...



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