Mary Kies, you are the first woman to receive a patent in the U.S. (1809)
The first continental railroad in Europe connects Brussels and Mechelen. (1835)
Cinco de Mayo is born in Mexico. (1862)
Carnegie Hall opens. (1891)
Cy Young throws the first perfect game. (1904)
The 27th Amendment is ratified. (1992)
Of course, many other events took place on this date in history, but I cannot leave out the fact that on this date in 1818 one of the most influential of all modern philosophers was born. Whether you agree with him or not, Karl Marx has fundamentally shaped the debate about the costs and benefits of capitalism and socialism. Happy Birthday Herr Marx.
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