| You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress. Today in History - May 15Lyman Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was born on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York. Continue reading. On May 15, 1856, residents of San Francisco organized a Committee of Vigilance to combat crime in their rapidly growing town. Continue reading. On May 15, 1916, as many as 250,000 people filled the streets, sidewalks, and rooftops of New York City for the funeral procession of beloved Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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