On This Date April 19,1775- the “shot heard ’round the world”
April 19, 1775 – the American Revolution begins with the “shot heard ‘round the world”, as British and American forces
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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
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
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
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!
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,
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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
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
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
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
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
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