In addition to occurring the same day that Hitler was announced dead, Osama bin Laden’s death offers recent historical coincidence by marking the eighth anniversary of another significant event in the war on terror.
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Sad Statistic: Teens Led Search Spike for ‘Who Is Osama bin Laden?’
While most Internet users were jonesing for further details on Osama Bin Laden’s death, thousands of U.S teenagers apparently had no idea who bin Laden actually was.
Why ‘Geronimo?’ For Some, Bin Laden Code Name Holds Anti-Native American Implications
In the situation room Sunday, President Obama waited to hear if Geronimo was dead. Then word came. “We’ve IDed Geronimo,” said a voice.
Abu Ahmad: The Courier Who Led America to Osama bin Laden
U.S. officials have told CNN that the identity of the courier who led U.S. special forces to hunt and kill Osama bin Laden was a Kuwaiti named Abu Ahmad.
Stars Get Everything First: The Rock Knew About bin Laden’s Death Before You Did
So it seems Hollywood heard the news of Bin Laden’s death before the rest of us did.
Quotes: How Barack Obama is Like ‘The Godfather’
“He gives the order and then sits through the Correspondents’ Dinner, cracking jokes about Trump. Like Michael Corleone at the baptism.”
— SCOTT ROSENBERG, scriptwriter and producer, on President Obama’s order of dispatching …
Live in Times Square: TIME’s Special Cover on Osama bin Laden
TIME is releasing a special issue on Osama bin Laden’s death — and we’re putting it up in lights.
A Kill bin Laden Movie Might Now Face Problems? You Don’t Say
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow was working on a movie reportedly called Kill Bin Laden, but recent developments may throw a wrench in the works.
Tweets About the Terrorist: 10 Best Reactions to bin Laden’s Death
Ever since Keith Urbahn, a former aide to Donald Rumsfeld, broke the news of bin Laden’s capture via Twitter, users across the world have offered their own reactions.
‘Rot in Hell’: The Best bin Laden Front Pages
As the U.S. comes to grips with its victory over Osama bin Laden, pride and glory is splashed all over the nation’s front pages. See the best headlines.
Reading While Eating for May 2: Eight In-Depth Looks at bin Laden’s Death
Take a look at these links for a more in-depth understanding of yesterday’s events.
May Day: Both Hitler and bin Laden Announced Dead on May 1
Despite the jubilation (mostly) worldwide over the death of Osama bin Laden, the biggest enemy so far this century, it’s easy to forget the historic coincidence of the death of the biggest mass murderer of the previous century.