Sunday, May 2, 2010

Today In History: May 2, 2010

1840 Birth - Theodor Herzl founded Zionist movement

1863 American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire while returning to camp after reconnoitering for the Battle of Chancellorsville. He succumbs to pneumonia 8 days later.

1972 Death - J Edgar Hoover head of FBI (1924-72), dies at 77