Today in History: May 31, the Johnstown Flood
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, May 31, the 151st day of 2023. There are 214 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On May 31, 1889, some 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water rushing through the town.
On this date:
In 1790, President George Washington signed into law the first U.S. copyright act.
In 1859, the…