Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.
This Day in History Class
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California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913
The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946
The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840