Today In History

What happened on May 7^th?
1429: Joan of Arc ends siege of Orléans in 100 year’s war
1718: New Orleans is founded by JB Le Moyne de Bienville
1794: Robespierre introduces new state religion in France
1824: World premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
1895: Popov demonstrates first primitive radio receiver
1946: Sony is founded with about 20 employees
1992: Shuttle Endeavour is launched on first mission
1994: Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ recoverd undamaged