Explore April 12 in history, including the start of the Civil War, Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man in space, and the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. (READ MORE)
April 11 in History: Apollo 13 Launches, Jackie Robinson Breaks Barrier, and Civil Rights Act Signed
Explore April 11 in history, including the launch of Apollo 13, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, and the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. (READ MORE)
April 10 in History: Titanic Sets Sail, Patent System Established, and First Black Hole Image Revealed
Explore April 10 in history, including the Titanic setting sail, the creation of the U.S. patent system, and the first-ever image of a black hole. (READ MORE)
April 9 in History: Civil War Ends, Alaska Purchase Ratified, and Paul McCartney Leaves Beatles
Explore April 9 in history, including Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the Alaska purchase, and Paul McCartney leaving The Beatles. (READ MORE)
April 8 in History: Hank Aaron Breaks Record, Times Square Named, and COBOL Developed
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 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)