‘Grease,’ Opens at Eugene O’ Neill Theater

On May 11, 1994

The “Grease” musical production opened at the Eugene O’ Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.

This Day in History - May 11

1995

Following the Sega Saturn's success in Japan, the console was released in North America on this day.

1858

Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the United States of America.

1765

In Montreal, Canada, a fire broke out after an English merchant put fireplace ashes in his attic for soap-making – not knowing that the cinders were still hot.

1965

Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.

2022

The son of the ousted dictator, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., won the Philippine presidential election by a landslide.

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