John Walker Invents Portable Fire
On May 1, 1859, John Walker died. At the time, nobody really knew how he had contributed to the betterment of society. Yet, after death, […]
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Adolf Hitler – Death of a Dictator
On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler, the German Dictator, committed suicide rather than surrender to the Allies. Adolf Hitler came into power in Germany in […]
Thesaurus Published for the First Time
On April 29, 1852, Peter Mark Roget published his Thesaurus for the first time. He called it “Dr. Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases […]
The University of Santo Tomas Established
April 28, 1611, saw the founding of the oldest existing university in Asia, called The University of Santo Tomas (UST), in the Philippines. Bishop Miguel […]
Witold Pilecki Escapes Auschwitz
Early in the hours of April 27, 1943, Witold Pilecki and two other prisoners escaped Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Unlike most of the other prisoners, Witold […]
The Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986. Just over an hour after midnight, radiation escaped the plant, affecting thousands. In Ukraine lays a ghost […]
The Trojan Horse – A Cautionary Tale
According to tradition, on April 24, 1184 B.C., the Greeks left a large wooden horse for the people of Troy. While Troy thought the gift […]
Shakespeare – The Great Playwright Dies
On April 23, 1616, William Shakespeare died of unknown causes. At only 52 years old rumors surrounded his death. The oldest son of a prominent […]
Earth Day Started in 1970
On April 22, people celebrate the earth for Earth Day. During this time people work to conserve energy, plant trees, and take care of the […]
Maryland Toleration Act – Religious Freedom?
In 1649, Maryland passed the Maryland Toleration Act in its colonies. This act allowed some religious freedom. Many colonists in Maryland started as catholic. As […]