A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 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