On this day in history, April 8: Hank Aaron breaks the home run record, Times Square is named, and COBOL programming language is developed. (READ MORE)
April 7, 1978: Zooella Died
On April 7th, 1978, John Ball Zoo’s only elephant, an Indian elephant named “Zoella”, passed away. (READ MORE)
April 7 in History: World Health Organization Founded, Empire State Building Begins, and Baghdad Falls
On this day in history, April 7: the World Health Organization is founded, the Empire State Building begins construction, and Baghdad falls. (READ MORE)
April 6 in History: First Modern Olympics Begin, Twinkie Invented, and Post-It Notes Introduced
On this day in history, April 6: the first modern Olympics begin, the Twinkie is invented, and Post-It Notes hit stores. (READ MORE)
April 5 in History: Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe, Kurt Cobain Dies, and FOX Launches
On this day in history, April 5: Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, Kurt Cobain dies, and FOX launches its first shows. (READ MORE)
April 4 in History: Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated, Microsoft Founded, and Beatles Dominate Charts
On this day in history, April 4: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated, Microsoft is founded, and The Beatles dominate the Billboard charts. (READ MORE)
April 3 in History: First Mobile Phone Call, Pony Express Begins, and iPad Released
On this day in history, April 3: the first mobile phone call is made, the Pony Express begins, and the Apple iPad is released. (READ MORE)