Marie Curie and Radioactive Radium Salts
On April 20, 1902, Marie Curie isolated radioactive radium salts that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize with her husband and another scientist for their […]
Today in Religion
“The Shot Heard Round the World”
On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution started with a shot at Concord. Yet, no one knows who truly fired the first shot in “the […]
Harriet Quimby Flies Across the Channel
On April 16, 1912, Harriet Quimby flew across the English Channel as the first woman to complete this flight. Harriet Quimby inspired many people with […]
Abraham Lincoln Dies From Gunshot
On April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln died from a gunshot would to the head while he watched a play. As president of the United States, […]
The Titanic Meets The Iceberg
Late on April 14, 1912, The practically unsinkable Titanic scraped against an iceberg and sank, causing the death of thousands. In 1912 newspapers heralded the […]
Girolamo Cardano Loses Favorite Son
On April 13, 1560, Girolamo Cardano lost his favorite son, Giovanni, to execution after Giovanni poisoned his wife. Born to a great mathematician, Girolamo Cardano […]
Birth of a Modern Leader
On April 12, 1986 saw the birth of someone who changed my life, my husband Cree. Cree encapsulates the reasoning to support adoption over abortion. […]
What Happened To King Edward V?
On April 9, 1483, 12 year old Edward V ascended the throne after the death of his father King Edward IV. Born in a sanctuary, […]
Is God Dead Question Posed
On April 8, 1966, Time posed the controversial question “Is God Dead?” on the cover with no picture for the first time. In a bold […]
Happy Symbolic Birthday, Internet
April 7, 1969 gave birth to the internet, symbolically, so happy symbolic birthday, internet. Some people argue that the true internet birthday occurred on January […]