Israel declared independence from the British administration.
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The rockumentary film featuring The Who titled 'Kids Are All Right' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Loreen claimed victory for Sweden at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Tattoo.'
The ban on Sunday baseball was lifted in Washington, D.C., making it the 3rd city to do so.
The US Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was formed.
The Adventures of Robin Hood, directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, was released.
