On This Date April 20,1789 and 1861- Two Generals in History April 20, 1789 – George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to New York City for his 20 Apr All Day
On This Date April 21,1836- the Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836 – during the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto occurs. Republic of Texas forces under the 21 Apr All Day
On This Date April 22,1864- the Coinage Act of 1864 April 22, 1864 – the Coinage Act of 1864 mandates that the inscription “In God We Trust” be placed on 22 Apr All Day
On This Date April 23,1985- the Great Coke War begins April 23, 1985 – war breaks out in the U.S. as Coca Cola changes its formula to introduce New Coke! 23 Apr All Day
On This Date April 25,1862- New Orleans surrenders April 25, 1862 – forces under US Admiral David Farragut demand the surrender of the Confederate city of New Orleans, 25 Apr All Day
On This Date April 26,1865- John Wilkes Booth dies April 26, 1865 , Union cavalry troops corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln, in Virginia 26 Apr All Day
On This Date April 27,1805-US Marines in the First Barbary War….. April 27, 1805 – in the First Barbary War, the United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of 27 Apr All Day
On This Date April 28,1970-Cambodian Incursion authorized April 28, 1970 – President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to fight communist sanctuaries in Cambodia 28 Apr All Day
On This Date April 29,1945- German Army in Italy surrenders, Dachau liberated April 29, 1945 – the German army in Italy surrenders to the Allies. That same day, the infamous concentration camp 29 Apr All Day
On This Date April 30,1789- George Washington takes the Oath of Office April 30, 1789 – on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes 30 Apr All Day
On This Date May 1, 1776; 1863; 1898; 1915; 1931 & 2011- a big day in History! May 1, 1776 – the Battle of Crooked Billet was fought in present day Hatboro, PA. British forces launched a 01 May All Day
On This Date May 3,1951- President Truman starts closed door hearings May 3, 1951 – closed door hearings begin into the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by President Truman 03 May All Day