Today is Wednesday, May 21, 2025 The History of Today 1840 - New Zealand was declared a British colony. 1881 - The United States Lawn Tennis Association was formed in New York City. 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a ten-day "bed-in" in Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Daily Quote It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. - Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Tomorrow in The History of Today.