📖🗣️ Notable Events

[KellytheBelly]

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂

Notable Events for October 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.
1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]
1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.
1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.
1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.
1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

[This was a significant milestone, but it's worth noting that wireless communication had been evolving for several decades before this point.]
1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.
1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

[While this was a significant step forward, it's important to recognize that lynching persisted in the South for many years after this speech.]
1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.
1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

[This was a crucial battle, but it was part of a larger Allied offensive in Western Europe.]

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.
1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.
1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.
1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

[This was a major event in the history of the anti-war movement, but it's important to note that there were many other protests and demonstrations against the war.]
1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.
1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

[This was a tragic event, and Tracy was eventually released after several years in captivity.]
1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.
1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.
2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.
2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

[This was a highly controversial policy that led to widespread condemnation and legal challenges.]

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Notable Events for April 26th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 26 | Birthdays & Events]

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1478 - In Florence, Italy, the Pazzi Conspiracy attempts to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici. Giuliano was killed, but Lorenzo survived.
1564 - William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist, is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
1607 - English colonists of the Virginia Company make their first landfall at Cape Henry, marking a significant step in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement.
[The first landing in America [Jamestown expedition] occurs at Cape Henry [currently Virginia].]
1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, British troops under General William Tryon attack and rampage through Danbury, Connecticut, destroying homes, farms, and supplies.
1803 - Thousands of meteorite fragments fall from the sky in L'Aigle, France, an event that convinces European scientists of the existence of meteors.
1865 - John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, is cornered and killed by Union cavalry troopers in Virginia, twelve days after the assassination.
1915 - Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London, pledging to join the Allied Powers in World War I in exchange for territorial gains.
1921 - First U.S. weather report is broadcast by WEW in St. Louis, Missouri.
1933 - The Gestapo, the official secret police of Nazi Germany, is established by Hermann Göring.
1937 - During the Spanish Civil War, the German Luftwaffe bomb the town of Guernica, Spain, a horrific event that inspires Picasso's famous painting.
1944 - Federal troops seize the Chicago offices of Montgomery Ward and remove its chairman after his refusal to obey President Roosevelt's order to recognize a commander-in-chief [CIO] union.
1954 - The first clinical trials of the polio vaccine begin in Fairfax County, Virginia.
1956 - The first modern container ship leaves New Jersey and sails towards Texas.
1962 - The first international satellite, 'Ariel 1,' is launched from Cape Canaveral.
1962 - NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crash into the Moon, becoming the first American spacecraft to reach the lunar surface, although it did not return data.
1963 - Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
1986 - The Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history, occurs at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in Ukraine.
1989 - The deadliest tornado in history hits central Bangladesh, killing approximately 1,300 people.
1994 - South Africa holds its first multiracial democratic elections, marking the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black president.
1994 - Germany make Holocaust denial illegal.
2005 - Under international pressure, Syria withdraw its troops from Lebanon after a 29-year military occupation.
2005 - A herd of buffalo get loose and wander around an upscale neighborhood in Maryland, disrupting traffic and alarming homeowners before police officers manage to corral them in a tennis court.
2005 - Five explorers reach the North Pole, setting a world record by coming in several hours earlier than a 37-day trek by American explorer Robert Peary, for the same journey, in 1909.
2009 - Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury steals home.
[This was the first straight-steal of home plate by a Red Sox player since Billy Hatcher, in April of 1994.]

Other Observances:

National Jason Day
[A day to celebrate people named Jason.] [Jason - Tag! You're it!  🙂 ]

National Dueling Dinosaurs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day of discovery into the exciting world of the Tyrannosaur and Triceratops dinosaurs.]
National Pretzel Day
[A day to enjoy and celebrate pretzels in all their forms.]
National Kids and Pets Day
[This day highlights the special bond between children and their animal companions.]
National Help A Horse Day
[A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper care for horses and supporting equine welfare.]
National Dissertation Day
[This day serves as a reminder for students to focus on and complete their dissertations.]
National Richter Scale Day
[This day commemorates the invention of the Richter scale, used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.]
National South Dakota Day
[Celebrates South Dakota as the 40th state to join the Union, honoring its unique heritage and spirit.]
National No Makeup Day
[A day to encourage women to go bare-faced for one day to appreciate their natural beauty.]
Independent Bookstore Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to support their local independent bookstores.]
National First Ladies Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day honors the contributions of the First Ladies of the United States.]
National Pool Opening Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day marks the beginning of the swimming pool season for many.]
National Sense of Smell Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to appreciate the sense of smell.]
National Rebuilding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day focuses on community revitalization and helping those in need with home repairs.]
National Kiss of Hope Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day is associated with the Kiss of Hope Foundation.]  
National Audubon Day
[A day to appreciate and support bird conservation efforts.]
National Go Birding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to go birdwatching.]
National Static Cling Day
[A day to recognize the phenomenon of static cling, its effects, and its control.]
National Day of Puppetry  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[A day that recognizes the art of puppetry.]
Alien Day
[A popular culture observance referencing the movie 'Alien.']
Get Organized Day
[A day to focus on decluttering and organizing various aspects of life.]
National Garage Day
[A day of reminder to declutter your garage and take the time to reflect on all the hobbies you abandoned and the projects you’ve been meaning to finish.]
Hug an Australian Day
[A day to show affection for Australian friends and culture.]
Lesbian Visibility Day
[A day to celebrate and support lesbian women.]
National Burlesque Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to recognize the art of burlesque.]
Eeyore's Birthday  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day commemorating the Winnie-the-Pooh character, 'Eeyore.']
Celebrate Trails Day  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[Encouraging people to enjoy trails.]
World Healing Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote well-being and healing.]
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote these practices for health and wellness.]
Stop Food Waste Day
[A day of awareness to reduce food wastage.]
Remember Your First Kiss Day
[A day to reminisce about and celebrate first kisses.]
Save the Frogs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day dedicated to frog conservation.]
Confederate Heroes’ Day
[A day to commemorate all the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the confederacy in the American Civil War. Observed in many southern U.S. states]
Bob Wills Day
[A day to pay homage to 'The King Of Western Swing.']
National ‘Ai’ Day
[A day to learn about the meaning behind this Chinese and Japanese word. ‘Ai’ means ‘adoration,’ ‘affection,’ or ‘love.’]
International Marconi Day  [Saturday closest to April 25th]
[A day honoring the inventor of wireless telegraphy, Guglielmo Marconi.]
International Sculpture Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to celebrate the art of sculpture.]
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
[This day commemorates the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine and raises awareness of the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents.]
World Intellectual Property Day
[This day raises awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs affect our daily lives and celebrates the creativity and contributions of creators and innovators. In 2025, the theme is 'IP and music: Feel the beat of IP,' highlighting the role of intellectual property rights in supporting a vibrant music landscape.]
World Veterinary Day
[This day recognizes and celebrates the work of veterinarians in protecting the health and well-being of animals and public health.]

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Notable Events for April 26th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 26 | Birthdays & Events]

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1478 - In Florence, Italy, the Pazzi Conspiracy attempts to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici. Giuliano was killed, but Lorenzo survived.
1564 - William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist, is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
1607 - English colonists of the Virginia Company make their first landfall at Cape Henry, marking a significant step in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement.
[The first landing in America [Jamestown expedition] occurs at Cape Henry [currently Virginia].]
1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, British troops under General William Tryon attack and rampage through Danbury, Connecticut, destroying homes, farms, and supplies.
1803 - Thousands of meteorite fragments fall from the sky in L'Aigle, France, an event that convinces European scientists of the existence of meteors.
1865 - John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, is cornered and killed by Union cavalry troopers in Virginia, twelve days after the assassination.
1915 - Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London, pledging to join the Allied Powers in World War I in exchange for territorial gains.
1921 - First U.S. weather report is broadcast by WEW in St. Louis, Missouri.
1933 - The Gestapo, the official secret police of Nazi Germany, is established by Hermann Göring.
1937 - During the Spanish Civil War, the German Luftwaffe bomb the town of Guernica, Spain, a horrific event that inspires Picasso's famous painting.
1944 - Federal troops seize the Chicago offices of Montgomery Ward and remove its chairman after his refusal to obey President Roosevelt's order to recognize a commander-in-chief [CIO] union.
1954 - The first clinical trials of the polio vaccine begin in Fairfax County, Virginia.
1956 - The first modern container ship leaves New Jersey and sails towards Texas.
1962 - The first international satellite, 'Ariel 1,' is launched from Cape Canaveral.
1962 - NASA's Ranger 4 spacecraft crash into the Moon, becoming the first American spacecraft to reach the lunar surface, although it did not return data.
1963 - Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
1986 - The Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history, occurs at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in Ukraine.
1989 - The deadliest tornado in history hits central Bangladesh, killing approximately 1,300 people.
1994 - South Africa holds its first multiracial democratic elections, marking the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black president.
1994 - Germany make Holocaust denial illegal.
2005 - Under international pressure, Syria withdraw its troops from Lebanon after a 29-year military occupation.
2005 - A herd of buffalo get loose and wander around an upscale neighborhood in Maryland, disrupting traffic and alarming homeowners before police officers manage to corral them in a tennis court.
2005 - Five explorers reach the North Pole, setting a world record by coming in several hours earlier than a 37-day trek by American explorer Robert Peary, for the same journey, in 1909.
2009 - Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury steals home.
[This was the first straight-steal of home plate by a Red Sox player since Billy Hatcher, in April of 1994.]

Other Observances:

National Jason Day
[A day to celebrate people named Jason.] [Jason - Tag! You're it!  🙂 ]

National Dueling Dinosaurs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day of discovery into the exciting world of the Tyrannosaur and Triceratops dinosaurs.]
National Pretzel Day
[A day to enjoy and celebrate pretzels in all their forms.]
National Kids and Pets Day
[This day highlights the special bond between children and their animal companions.]
National Help A Horse Day
[A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper care for horses and supporting equine welfare.]
National Dissertation Day
[This day serves as a reminder for students to focus on and complete their dissertations.]
National Richter Scale Day
[This day commemorates the invention of the Richter scale, used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.]
National South Dakota Day
[Celebrates South Dakota as the 40th state to join the Union, honoring its unique heritage and spirit.]
National No Makeup Day
[A day to encourage women to go bare-faced for one day to appreciate their natural beauty.]
Independent Bookstore Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to support their local independent bookstores.]
National First Ladies Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day honors the contributions of the First Ladies of the United States.]
National Pool Opening Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day marks the beginning of the swimming pool season for many.]
National Sense of Smell Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to appreciate the sense of smell.]
National Rebuilding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day focuses on community revitalization and helping those in need with home repairs.]
National Kiss of Hope Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day is associated with the Kiss of Hope Foundation.]  
National Audubon Day
[A day to appreciate and support bird conservation efforts.]
National Go Birding Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[This day encourages people to go birdwatching.]
National Static Cling Day
[A day to recognize the phenomenon of static cling, its effects, and its control.]
National Day of Puppetry  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[A day that recognizes the art of puppetry.]
Alien Day
[A popular culture observance referencing the movie 'Alien.']
Get Organized Day
[A day to focus on decluttering and organizing various aspects of life.]
National Garage Day
[A day of reminder to declutter your garage and take the time to reflect on all the hobbies you abandoned and the projects you’ve been meaning to finish.]
Hug an Australian Day
[A day to show affection for Australian friends and culture.]
Lesbian Visibility Day
[A day to celebrate and support lesbian women.]
National Burlesque Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to recognize the art of burlesque.]
Eeyore's Birthday  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day commemorating the Winnie-the-Pooh character, 'Eeyore.']
Celebrate Trails Day  [Fourth Saturday in April]
[Encouraging people to enjoy trails.]
World Healing Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote well-being and healing.]
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to promote these practices for health and wellness.]
Stop Food Waste Day
[A day of awareness to reduce food wastage.]
Remember Your First Kiss Day
[A day to reminisce about and celebrate first kisses.]
Save the Frogs Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day dedicated to frog conservation.]
Confederate Heroes’ Day
[A day to commemorate all the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the confederacy in the American Civil War. Observed in many southern U.S. states]
Bob Wills Day
[A day to pay homage to 'The King Of Western Swing.']
National ‘Ai’ Day
[A day to learn about the meaning behind this Chinese and Japanese word. ‘Ai’ means ‘adoration,’ ‘affection,’ or ‘love.’]
International Marconi Day  [Saturday closest to April 25th]
[A day honoring the inventor of wireless telegraphy, Guglielmo Marconi.]
International Sculpture Day  [Last Saturday in April]
[A day to celebrate the art of sculpture.]
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
[This day commemorates the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine and raises awareness of the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents.]
World Intellectual Property Day
[This day raises awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs affect our daily lives and celebrates the creativity and contributions of creators and innovators. In 2025, the theme is 'IP and music: Feel the beat of IP,' highlighting the role of intellectual property rights in supporting a vibrant music landscape.]
World Veterinary Day
[This day recognizes and celebrates the work of veterinarians in protecting the health and well-being of animals and public health.]

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Notable Events for April 26th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 26 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

121: Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. [Died: March 17, 180]
1711: David Hume [7 May NS [26 April OS], Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist. [Died: August 25, 1776]
1785: John James Audubon, French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, famous for his detailed illustrations of birds. [Died: January 27, 1851]
1798: Eugène Delacroix, influential French Romantic artist. [Died: August 13, 1863]
1822: Frederick Law Olmsted, American journalist, landscape architect, and designer of Central Park in New York City. [Died: August 28, 1903]
1834: Artemus Ward, American humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, 'Artemus Ward,' which as a character, an illiterate rube with 'Yankee common sense.' [Died: March 6, 1867]
[He's considered to be America's first stand-up comedian.]
1836: Erminnie Adelle Platt, Anthropologist and the first woman to specialize in the scientific study of people's cultures and customs. [Died: June 9, 1886]
1886: Ma Rainey, American blues singer and influential early-blues recording artist. Often referred to as 'Mother of the Blues.' [Died: December 22, 1939]
1889: Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austrian-British philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language. [Died: April 29, 1951]
1894: Rudolf Hess, German politician, convicted war criminal, and a leading member of the Nazi Party, in Germany. [Died: August 17, 1987]
1900: Charles Richter, American physicist and seismologist who developed the Richter scale for measuring the magnitude of earthquakes. [Died: September 30, 1985]
1914: Bernard Malamud, Author of 'The Natural,' and 'The Fixer.' [Died: March 18, 1986]
1917: I.M. Pei, Chinese-American architect known for designing iconic structures like the 'Louvre Pyramid.' [Died: May 16, 2019]
1921: Jimmy Giuffre, American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. [Died: April 24, 2008]
1924: Browning 'Brownie' Ross, WWII soldier who became known as the 'Father of long-distance running,' in the U.S. [Died: April 27, 1998]
[He devoted his life to spreading his love and enthusiasm for long-distance running and is often credited as a cornerstone to the development of long-distance runners in the U.S.]
1931: Bernie Brillstein, American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. [Died: August 7, 2008]
1933: Carol Burnett, [Iconic] American actress, comedian, singer, and writer. [Age '92' on this day]
[Star of 'The Carol Burnett Show.']
1938: Duane Eddy, American guitarist known for his instrumental rock and roll sound. [Died: April 30, 2024]
1942: Bobby Rydell, American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. [Died; April 5, 2022]
1958: Giancarlo Esposito, American actor known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul.' [Age '67' on this day]
1960: Roger Taylor, English musician, drummer for the band 'Duran Duran.' [Age '65' on this day]
1961: Joan Chen, Chinese-American actress and film director. [Age '64' on this day]
1963: Jet Li, Chinese martial artist, actor, and film producer. [Age '62' on this day]
1965: Kevin James, American actor and comedian. [Age '60' on this day]
[Best known for his portrayal of Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom 'The King of Queens' [1998–2007].]
1970: Melania Trump, Slovenian-American former model, serving as the First Lady of the United States [FLOTUS], since 2025. [Age '55' on this day']
1971: Jay DeMarcus, American musician and bassist for the band 'Rascal Flatts.' [Age '54' on this day]
1976: Brandon Boyd, American musician and drummer for the band 'Incubus.' [Age '49' on this day]
1977: Tom Welling, American actor best known for his role as Clark Kent in the television series 'Smallville.' [Age '48' on this day]
1978: Pablo Schreiber, Canadian-American actor. [Age '47' on this day]
[Best known in his role as Mad Sweeney on the Starz series 'American Gods' [2017–2021], and as George 'Pornstache' Mendez on 'Orange Is the New Black' [2013–2017], for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.]
1978: Stana Katic, Canadian-American actress. [Age '47' on this day]
[Best known in her role as Kate Beckett on the ABC television romantic crime series 'Castle' [2009–2016], and FBI Special Agent 'Emily Byrne' in the psychological thriller series 'Absentia' [2017–2020].]
1979: Nyambi Nyambi, American actor. [Age '46' on this day]
[His most prominent role has been Samuel in the CBS sitcom 'Mike & Molly.']
1980: Channing Tatum, American actor, producer, and dancer. [Age '45' on this day]
[Best known for his title role in the comedy-drama films 'Magic Mike' [2012], Magic Mike XXL [2015], and 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' [2023]. In 2012 he was named People's 'Sexiest Man Alive by Time, and in 2022, considered one of Time's '100 most influential people in the world.']
1980: Jordana Brewster, Panamanian-American actress. [Age '45' on this day]
1984: Emily Wickersham, American actress. [Age '41' on this day]
[Best known for her role as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor Bishop on 'NCIS.']
1986: Sean Evans, American internet personality [YouTube], and host of 'Hot Ones.' [Age '39' on this day]
1989: Luke Bracey, Australian actor. [Age '36' on this day]
1990: Riley Voelkel, Canadian-American actress. [Age '35' on this day]
2006: Kamila Valieva, Russian figure skater. [Age '19' on this day]

Died:

1865: John Wilkes Booth, American stage actor, assassin of U.S. President, President Lincoln, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865. [Born: May 10, 1838]
[He was a noted actor who was also a Confederate sympathizer. Denouncing Lincoln, he lamented the then-recent abolition of slavery in the United States.]
1914: Eduard Suess, Austrian geologist and an expert on the geography of the Alps. [Born: August 20, 1831]
1984: Count Basie, American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. [Born: August 21, 1904]
[In 1935, Basie formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two split' tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others.]
1989: Lucille Ball, American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. [Born: August 6, 1911]
[Ball's career began in 1929 when she landed work as a model. Shortly thereafter, she began her performing career on Broadway using the stage name Diane [or Dianne] Belmont. She later appeared in films in the 1930s and 1940s as a contract player for RKO Radio Pictures, being cast as a chorus girl or in similar roles, with lead roles in B-pictures and supporting roles in A-pictures. During this time, she met Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, and they eloped in November 1940. In the 1950s, Ball ventured into television, where she and Arnaz created the sitcom 'I Love Lucy' [1951-1957]. She gave birth to their first child, Lucie, in 1951, followed by Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1953. They divorced in March 1960, and she married comedian Gary Morton in 1961.]
2005: Mason Adams, American actor. [Born: February 26, 1919]
[Best known role was that of managing editor Charlie Hume on 'Lou Grant.' [1977-1983].]
2011: Phoebe Snow, singer. [Born: July 17, 1950]
[American roots music singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her hit 1974 and 1975 songs 'Poetry Man' and 'Harpo's Blues,' and her credited guest vocals on Paul Simon’s 'Gone at Last.']
2013: George Jones, country music singer. [Born: September 12, 1931]
[Frequently referred to as 'The Greatest Country Singer,' and 'The Rolls-Royce of Country Music.' Jones had more than 160 chart singles to his name, from 1955 until his death, in 2013.]

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Notable Events for April 25th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 25 | Birthdays & Events]

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404 BC - The Peloponnesian War concludes as Spartan forces blockade Athens.
1599 - Oliver Cromwell, a key figure in English history, is born.
1719 - Daniel Defoe's influential novel, 'Robinson Crusoe,' is published.
1792 - 'La Marseillaise,' which would later become the French national anthem, is composed.
[The French national anthem, 'La Marseillaise,' was composed on the night of April 25th to April 26th, 1792.]
1846 - The Mexican-American war begins.
[The Mexican–American War [Spanish: guerra de Estados Unidos-México), also known in the United States as the Mexican War, and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico [April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848] was an invasion of Mexico by the United States Army.]
1859 - Construction begins on the Suez Canal in Egypt, a pivotal waterway connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
1901 - New York becomes the first U.S. state to require automobile license plates.
[In 1901, New York State had first required plates with only the owner's initials, that they be clearly visible on the back of the vehicle. Since 1903, New York State required plates with black numerals on a white background. Initially, plates were not government-issued in most jurisdictions and motorists were obliged to make their own. In 1903, Massachusetts was the first state to issue plates. In 1928, Idaho was the first state to put a logo, the 'Idaho Potato', on the plate.]
1915 - The Battle of Gallipoli commences with the landing of ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] troops in Turkey [WWI].
1917 - Jazz legend 'Ella Fitzgerald' is born.
1928 - A German Shepherd named 'Buddy' becomes the first guide dog for an U.S. citizen.
1944 - The United Negro College Fund [UNCF] is incorporated.
1945 - U.S. and Soviet forces meet at Torgau, Germany, on the Elbe River, a significant step towards the end of the war in Europe [WWII].
1950 - The board game 'Scrabble' trademark is registered.
1953 - The double helix structure of DNA is first described by James Watson and Francis Crick in the journal Nature, revolutionizing the field of genetics.
1954 - Bell Telephone Laboratories [Bell Labs] demonstrate the first solar cell [energy conversion of light].
1959 - The St. Lawrence Seaway officially opens, linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and transforming trade.
[It was dedicated on June 26, 1959.]
1960 - The USS Triton [SSRN-586] completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the Earth.
1968 - 'Circus Circus Las Vegas' opens its doors during a live broadcast of the Ed Sullivan Show.
[This was the first time a circus was televised on a major show, blending circus attractions with a casino in Las Vegas. Circus Circus was designed to be a family-friendly experience while also appealing to gamblers.]
1974 - The Carnation Revolution in Portugal overthrows the Estado Novo regime in a bloodless military coup, leading to democratization.
1982 - Israel completes its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula as part of the Camp David Accords.
1983 - NASA's Pioneer 10 travels beyond Pluto's orbit.
1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope is deployed into orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery, providing unprecedented views of the universe.
2003 - The 'Purple People Bridge' reopens in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a pedestrian-only bridge after undergoing restoration.
[The original bridge first opened on April 1, 1872, under the name Newport and Cincinnati Bridge, and was Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River.]
2011 - The largest tornado outbreak ever recorded in the U.S. occurs, with 358 confirmed tornadoes across six states, tragically resulting in numerous fatalities.
2015 - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, killing more than 8,000 people.

Other Observances:

National Arbor Day [USA] [Last Friday in April]
[A day promoting the planting and care of trees.]
International Amigurumi Day
[Celebrates the art of Japanese crochet or knitting of small, stuffed yarn creatures.]
International Noise Awareness Day
[Raises awareness about the harmful effects of noise pollution.]
License Plate Day [USA]
[Honors the history and evolution of vehicle license plates.]
National Hairball Awareness Day [USA] [Last Friday in April]
[A day to raise awareness about hairballs in animals and potential underlying health issues.]
National Lingerie Day [USA]
[A day that can be seen as an opportunity for self-love and confidence.]
National Mani-Pedi Day [USA]
[A day to indulge in manicures and pedicures and focus on nail care.]
National Plumbers Day [USA]
[Another observance dedicated to appreciating plumbers.]
National Hug a Plumber Day [USA]
[A day to show appreciation for plumbers and the essential services they provide.]
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Telephone Day [USA]
[Honors the invention of the telephone and its impact on communication.]
National Zucchini Bread Day [USA]
[Celebrates the delicious and versatile zucchini bread.]
Undiagnosed Children's Awareness Day [USA]
[Observed on the last Friday in April to support children with undiagnosed medical conditions and their families.]
Parental Alienation Awareness Day [PAAD]
[Raises awareness about parental alienation and its effects on children and families.]
Red Hat Society Day
[Celebrates the friendships and fun of women in the Red Hat Society.]
International Financial Independence Awareness Day
[Encourages people to focus on and plan for their financial independence.]
World Malaria Day
[An international day to raise awareness of malaria and efforts towards its control and eradication.]
World Penguin Day
[Coincides with the annual northward migration of Adélie penguins and raises awareness about penguin conservation.]
World Women's Wellness Day
[Focuses on promoting the health and well-being of women globally.]
The Donate Life Blue and Green Day [Changes Annually]
[A day largely pioneered by the Donate Life America organization to encourage people to welcome the idea of donating organs to individuals in need.]
DNA Day
[Commemorates the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003.]
ANZAC Day
[A significant day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, honoring the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.]
Freedom Day [Portugal]
[A day to commemorate the Carnation Revolution that took place in the country.]
International Delegate’s Day
[A day to commemorate and recognize delegates who are a key part of the United Nations. Without them, the U.N. wouldn’t exist. As representatives of their governments, U.N. delegates are committed to the spirit of multilateralism. They all work together under the United Nations to help solve problems worldwide.]
East Meets West Day [Elbe Day]
[Commemorates the meeting of American and Soviet forces at the Elbe River in Germany during World War II, symbolizing the coming together of the Eastern and Western Allies.]
National Historic Marker Day [Last Friday in April]
[A day that invites volunteers and communities to come together to maintain their markers. Unfortunately, weather and time take their toll on these small monuments to history. By working together, we not only ensure these markers tell the stories to future generations, but we also take the opportunity to celebrate the history and culture they preserve.]

Other Observances/Notable Events [Extended]:

Fiddler's Frolic
[An annual event in California celebrating fiddle music [April 25-27, 2025].]
Interstate Mullet Toss
[A unique competition held on the Florida-Alabama state line [April 25-27, 2025].]
Texas Sandfest
[A large sand sculpture competition in Port Aransas, Texas [April 25-27, 2025].]
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
[A large Native American pow wow in North America.]
Intergenerational Week [Thu Apr 25 - May 1, 2025].] [United Kingdom]
[A week to celebrate the ties that bind us across the generations.]

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Notable Events for April 25th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 25 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

Oliver Cromwell, English statesman, politician, and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. [Died: September 3, 1658]
1825: Charles Dowd, American educator who was co-principal. [Died: November 4, 1904]
[School principal who was the first to propose standardized time zones for any country, those for the railways of the United States. On November 4, 1904, he was coming home from visiting a sick friend when he was struck by a train on North Broadway. It is ironic that the mode of transportation that drove him to advocate for standardizing time took his life.]
1854: Charles Sumner Tainter, American scientific instrument maker, engineer and inventor. [Died: April 20, 1940]
[Inventor of sound-recording instruments, such as the graphophone and dictaphone.]
1868: John Moisant, American aviator, pilot, aeronautical engineer, flight instructor, businessman, and revolutionary. [Died; December 31, 1910]
[Co-founder of the Moisant International Aviators, a flying circus.]
1873: Howard Garis, American author. [Died: November 6, 1962]
[Children's author who created the character 'Uncle Wiggily' in his book series.]
1902: Mary Miles Minter, American actress. [Died: August 4, 1984]
[Silent film actress who was also one of the leading ladies who established the early Hollywood star system [find ways to promote actors to make them more successful].]
1909: William Pereira, American architect who designed the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. [Died: November 13, 1985]
1912: Gladys Presley, The mother of Elvis Presley. [Died: August 14, 1958]
1917: Ella Fitzgerald, American singer, songwriter and composer. [Died: June 15, 1996]
[Singer referred to as the 'First Lady of Song,' and 'Queen of Jazz.']
1923: Melissa Hayden, Canadian ballerina at the New York City Ballet. [Died: August 9, 2006]
1932: Meadow 'Meadowlark' Lemon, American basketball player, actor, and Christian minister. [Died: December 27, 2015]
[Basketball star for the Harlem Globetrotters. For 22 years, he was known as the 'Clown Prince' of the touring Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. He was a 2003 inductee into the 'Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.']
1933: Joyce Ricketts, Right-fielder who played for the 'All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.' [Died: May 8, 1992]
[She batted left-handed and threw right-handed.]
1940: Al Pacino, American actor. [Age '85' on this day]
[In a career spanning more than fifty years, Pacino is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. A Multi-award winning actor with starring roles in 'Scent of a Woman' [1992], 'Scarface' [1983], 'The Godfather' [1972-1990], and 'Any Given Sunday' [1999].]

1942: Zev Siegl, American keynote speaker and presenter. [Age '83' on this day]
[Co-founder of Starbucks.]

1945: Stu Cook, Bass player for the rock band 'Creedence Clearwater Revival.' [Age '80' on this day]
1946: Talia Shire, American actress. [Age '79' on this day]
[Best known for her roles as 'Connie Corleone' in 'The Godfather' trilogy, and as 'Adrian Pennino Balboa' in the 'Rocky' movies.]
1964: Hank Azaria, American actor and comedian. [Age '61' on this day]
[Best known for voicing many characters in the long-running animated sitcom 'The Simpsons' since 1989, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Superintendent Chalmers, Comic Book Guy, Snake Jailbird, Professor Frink, Kirk Van Houten, Duffman, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Lou, Carl Carlson, among others. Azaria joined the show with little voice acting experience, but became a regular in its second season. For his work on the show, he has won four Primetime Emmy Awards.]
1969: Renée Zellweger, American actress. [Age '56' on this day]
['Dazed and Confused' [1993], 'Reality Bites' [1994], and 'Bridget Jones's Diary' [2001].]
1970: Jason Lee, American actor, filmmaker, photographer and former professional skateboarder. [Age '55' on this day]
['Mallrats' [1995], 'Chasing Amy' [1997], 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' [2001], 'Clerks II' [2006], and 'My Name Is Earl' [2005-2009] TV series.]

Died:

1995: Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. [Born: July 16, 1911]
2002: Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, American singer and rapper of the R&B girl group, 'TLC.'  [Born: May 27, 1971]
[In 2002, Lopes was killed in a car crash in Roma, Jutiapa, Honduras, while volunteering at a children's development center. Lopes was speeding and lost control of her rental SUV. Four other passengers were injured enough to require hospitalization. She was 30 years old.]
2007: Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, American singer-songwriter and comedian. [Born: February 11, 1938]
[Best known for his nolvelty song, and Billboard hit, 'Monster Mash.']
2009: Bea Arthur, American actress and a dedicated animal rights activist. [Born: May 13, 1922]
[Best known for her role[s] as 'Maude Findlay' in the popular sitcom, 'All in the Family' [1971–1972], 'Maude' [1972–1978], and later [in the 1980s and 1990s] as 'Dorothy Zbornak' on 'The Golden Girls' [1985–1992].]
2023: Harry Belafonte, American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. [Born: March 1, 1927]

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Notable Events for April 24th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 24 | Birthdays & Events]

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1184 BC - According to legend, the Greeks enter Troy using a Trojan Horse, marking a pivotal event in ancient history.
1704 - The first regular newspaper in British Colonial America, The Boston News-Letter, is published in Boston by John Campbell.
1800 - The Library of Congress is established in Washington, D.C., with President John Adams approving legislation to purchase necessary books for Congress.
[President Adams signs legislation to create the The U.S. Library of Congress. It has grown to be the world's largest library.]  
1833 - The first soda fountain is patented by Jacob Evert and George Dulty.
1863 - During the American Civil War, the Union army issues General Orders No. 100, a code of conduct for soldiers that influence the Geneva Convention.
1865 - The fire alarm and police telegraph system is put into operation in San Francisco, California.

1888 - George Eastman founds the Eastman Kodak Company, revolutionizing photography.
1895 - Joshua Slocum leaves Boston on his 37-foot sloop named 'Spray.' He arrives in Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898, becoming the first sailor to circumnavigate the globe alone.
1897 - William Price is assigned as the first White House reporter.
1898 - Spain declares war on the United States, initiating the Spanish-American War.
1915 - The Ottoman Empire begin the systematic extermination of Armenians, a tragic event considered one of the first genocides of the modern era.
1916 - During World War I, the first tank-to-tank combat occurs during the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux between British Mark IVs and German A7Vs. Also, Irish nationalists launch the Easter Uprising against British occupation in Dublin.  
1953 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his leadership during World War II.  
1955 - The Bandung Conference, a meeting of 29 non-aligned nations from Africa and Asia, concludes. The nations condemn colonialism and racism and expressed reservations about the Cold War.  
1957 - The Suez Canal reopens after the Suez Crisis, following the deployment of UNEF peacekeepers.
1962 - MIT sends the first TV signal by satellite.
1967 - Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies when his parachute fails to deploy during the landing of his spacecraft Soyuz I, becoming the first human known to have died in space.

1970 - China launches its first satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, becoming the fifth nation to independently put an object into orbit.  
1980 - Operation Eagle Claw [a U.S. military operation to rescue American hostages held in Iran] ends in disaster with the deaths of eight [8] U.S. servicemen.  
1981 - The first IBM Personal Computer [PC] is introduced, marking a significant moment in the history of personal computing.
1982 - Jane Fonda releases her first workout video, which becomes a bestseller and is launched as a new trend in home fitness.
1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope is launched into Earth orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery, providing unprecedented views of the universe.  
2005 - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as Pope Benedict XVI.
2013 - A building collapses near Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 people, as well as highlighting poor working conditions in the garment industry.

Other Observances:

National Neck Care Day
[A day to understand the importance of caring for your neck, as part of your daily skincare routine!]
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day  [Fourth Thursday in April]
[An educational program in the United States that encourages parents to take their children to work for a day.]
National Teach Children to Save Day  [Fourth Thursday in April]
Firefly Day
[Celebrates the short-lived but beloved science fiction television series 'Firefly.']
World Day For Animals In Laboratories
[Raises awareness about the use of animals in scientific research.]
National Pig in a Blanket Day
[A day to enjoy this popular appetizer.]
Help Animals Day
[Focuses on supporting and protecting vulnerable animals.]
National Pet Care for All Day
National Bucket List Day
[Encourages people to think about and start pursuing their life goals.]
Scream Day
[A day to release stress and frustration through screaming.]
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
[Promotes the importance of cooperative solutions to international problems.]
Coronation Day of Pope Benedict XVI
National Skipping Day
[A day to raise physical health awareness.]
New Kids on the Block Day
Fashion Revolutionary Day
Love Your Thighs Day
[A day to appreciate and celebrate one's thighs.]
National Brandon Day
[A day to celebrate people named Brandon.]
The First Day of Summer in Iceland  [First Thursday After April 18th]
[According to the ancient Norse calendar.]
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
[Commemorates the victims of the Armenian Genocide.]
Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People  [Argentina]

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[source: National Day Calendar - April 24 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1581: St. Vincent de Paul, French Roman Catholic priest and saint known for his charitable work. [Died: September 27, 1660]
1766: Robert Bailey Thomas, American who created, and for a long time published, the Old Farmer's Almanac. [Died: May 19, 1846]
[Founder of The Old Farmer's Almanac.]
1815: Anthony Trollope, a prolific English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. [Died: December 6, 1882]
1850: John Lawson Stoddard, Photographer and author who is considered the 'Father of Travelogue' [travel experiences]. [Died: June 5, 1931]
[He was a pioneer in the use of the stereopticon or magic lantern, adding photographs to his popular lectures about his travels around the world.]
1856: Philippe Pétain, a French general in World War I and later the leader of Vichy France during World War II. [Died: July 23, 1951]
1867: Fannie Thomas, The oldest known person [at the time] who lived to be 113 years old and 273 days. [Died: January 22, 1981]
1874: John Russell Pope, American architect. [Died: August 27, 1937]
[Widely known for designing major public buildings, including the National Archives and Records Administration building [completed in 1935], the Jefferson Memorial [completed in 1943] and the West Building of the National Gallery of Art [completed in 1941], all in Washington, D.C.]
1905: Robert Penn Warren, American poet, novelist, literary critic and professor at Yale University. [Died: September 15, 1989]
[He was one of the founders of New Criticism. He was also a charter member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. He founded the literary journal The Southern Review, with Cleanth Brooks, in 1935. He received the 1947 Pulitzer Prize for the Novel for 'All the King's Men' [1946] and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1958 and 1979. He is the only person to have won Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and poetry. Yale awarded Warren an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 1973.]

1914: Justin Wilson, Southern American chef and humorist known for his brand of Cajun-inspired cuisine, humor and storytelling. [Died: September 5, 2001]
1930: Jerome Callet, brass embouchure clinician, and designer of brass instruments and mouthpieces. [Died: May 13, 2019]
1935: Louis Keith, Expert physician on multiple-births. [Died: July 6, 2014]
1934: Shirley MacLaine, Multi-award winning actress whose career has spanned over 70 years. [Age 91 on this day]
[Movie credits include 'The Trouble with Harry' [1955], 'Terms of Endearment' [1983], and 'Steel Magnolias' [1989].]
1936: Jill Ireland, English actress and singer. [Died: May 18, 1990]
1942: Barbra Streisand, iconic American singer ['The Way We Were'], actress, producer, and director. [Age 83 on this day]
[With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success across multiple fields of entertainment, being the first performer awarded Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.]
1943: Richard Sterban, American bass singer for the country band, 'The Oak Ridge Boys.' [Age 82 on this day]
1945: Larry Tesler, American computer scientist who worked in the field of human–computer interaction. [Died: February 16, 2020]
[Tesler developed the idea of 'copy and paste' functionality and the idea of modeless software. He worked at Xerox PARC, Apple, Amazon, and Yahoo!.]
1947: Roger D. Kornberg, American biochemist and professor of structural biology at Stanford University School of Medicine. [Age '78' on this day]
[He who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry [2006] for his studies of the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied to RNA, 'the molecular basis of eukaryotic transcription.']
1964: Cedric the Entertainer [Cedric Antonio Kyles], a popular American actor and comedian. [Age '61' on this day]

['The Steve Harvey Show' - The Original Kings of Comedy, 'Barbershop,' and 'The Neighborhood.'] 

1973: Sachin Tendulkar, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time from India. [Age '52' on this day]
1982: Kelly Clarkson, an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame after being the inaugural [/the first] winner on 'American Idol' [Season 1]. [Age '43' on this day]

1990: Carly Pearce, an American country music singer and songwriter. [Age '35' on this day]
1992: Joe Keery, an American actor. [Age '33' on this day]
[Best known for his role as Steve Harrington in 'Stranger Things.']
1994: Jordan Fisher, American actor, singer, and dancer. [Age '31' on this day]
1995: Kehlani [Kehlani Ashley Parrish], an American singer-songwriter, and dancer. [Age '30' on this day]

1997: Lydia Ko, New Zealand professional golfer, member of the LPGA Hall of Fame, and the reigning Olympic champion. [Age '28' on this day]

Died:

1779: Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, American Congregational minister, orator, and educator in present-day Columbia, Connecticut, for 35 years before founding Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. [Born: April 22, 1711]
1942: Lucy Maud Montgomery, Canadian author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories, and poetry beginning in 1908 with 'Anne of Green Gables.' [Born: November 30, 1874]
[She published 20 novels as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays.]

1967: Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, Soviet test pilot, aerospace engineer, and cosmonaut. [Born: March 16, 1927]
[He was the first human to die during a space flight mission.]
1974: Bud Abbott, American comedian, actor and producer. [Born: October 2, 1897]
[Best known as the straight man in the comedy duo 'Abbott and Costello.']
2004: Estée Lauder, American businesswoman. [Born: July 1, 1908]
[She started a kitchen business blending face creams and built it into a multimillion-dollar international cosmetics empire.]
2010: Elizabeth Post, American etiquette writer, the granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post. [Born: May 7, 1920]

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Notable Events for April 23rd:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 23 | Birthdays & Events]

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1014 - Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is killed after defeating Viking invaders at the Battle of Clontarf.
1533 - The Church of England annuls the marriage between Catherine of Aragon and King Henry VIII.
1616 - William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, dies.
[His birthdate is also traditionally observed on this day.]
1635 - The first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, is founded.
1789 - President-elect George Washington moves into Franklin House in New York, the first official residence of the U.S. President.
1851 - The First postage stamp ['Three-Pence Beaver'] is issued in Canada.
1879 - Guelph, Ontario, is incorporated as a city.
1915 - Poet Rupert Brooke dies during World War I.
1954 - Hank Aaron hits the first home run of his Major League Baseball career.
1961 - Judy Garland performs her legendary concert at Carnegie Hall.
1962 - Ranger 4, the first U.S. satellite to reach the Moon, is launched.
1966 - Natalie Wood makes Harvard history, when she becomes the first performer voted as being 'Worst Actress of Last Year, This Year, and Next' by the Harvard Lampoon, and she was the first person to attend and accept the award in person.
1968 - The United Methodist Church is formed.
1985 - Coca-Cola introduces 'New Coke.'
[A change to its original formula that was later reversed due to public backlash.]
2005 - The first video on YouTube, 'Me at the zoo,' is uploaded.

Other Observances:

National Administrative Professionals Day
[Celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April, this day recognizes the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals.]
National Lost Dog Awareness Day
[This day aims to raise awareness about lost dogs and encourage efforts to reunite them with their owners.]
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
[A day to enjoy the delicious combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry topping.]
National Take a Chance Day
[Encourages people to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.]
National Picnic Day
[A perfect day to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family over a pleasant picnic.]
National Shakespeare Day
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
[Celebrated on the traditionally recognized birth and death date of William Shakespeare, encouraging people to speak in a Shakespearean style.]
World Book and Copyright Day [Also known as 'World Book Day' or 'International Day of the Book']
[Organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.]
International English Language Day
[Celebrated at the United Nations, coinciding with Shakespeare's traditional birth and death date, to honor the English language and its cultural contributions. The UN will host a virtual event titled 'Shakespeare at the UN' and an 'innovative showcase' on upskilling 'AI' innovation in communications.]
The U.N. English Language Day
[Part of the initiative of the United Nations’ celebration of its six official languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish 'Language Days.']
Canada Book Day
[A day to celebrate books and reading in Canada.]
National English Muffin Day
[A day to enjoy this versatile breakfast staple.]
National Lover's Day
[A day to show appreciation for spouses, partners, and loved ones.]
Impossible Astronaut Day
[A fun observance related to the 'Doctor Who' series.]
Slay a Dragon Day
[A metaphorical day to encourage overcoming challenges.]
St. George's Day
[Celebrated in various countries, including England and parts of Spain, honoring Saint George.]
World Laboratory Day
[A day to recognize the contributions of scientists and researchers in laboratories worldwide.]
International Creator Day
[A day to celebrate the work of content creators.]
Movie Theatre Day
[An opportunity to enjoy a film at a cinema.]
National Bryan Day
[A day to celebrate people named Bryan.]
National Email Day
[A day to appreciate the convenience of email.]
Pet Tech CPR Day
[A day to learn about CPR for pets.]
World Table Tennis Day
[A day to enjoy and promote the sport of table tennis.]
The U.S. Army Reserve Birthday
International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day
London Marathon

Born:

1564: William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet and actor. [Died: April 23, 1616]
[He's widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's 'national poet' and the 'Bard of Avon,' or simply 'the Bard.']
1791: James Buchanan, Jr., the 15th U.S. President. [Died: June 1, 1868]
1897: Lester Pearson, Canadian politician, diplomat, statesman, and scholar. [Died: December 27, 1972]
[Served as prime minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968.]
1928: Shirley Temple, American actress, singer, and diplomat. [Died: February 10, 2014]
1936: Roy Orbison, American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. [Died: December 6, 1988]
1939: Lee Majors, American actor. [Age '86' on this day]
1943: Tony Esposito, Canadian-American professional ice hockey goaltender, who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League [NHL], 15 of those for the Chicago Black Hawks. [Died: August 10, 2021]
[He was one of the pioneers of the now popular butterfly style.]
1955: Judy Davis, Australian actress. [Age '70' on this day]
1960: Valerie Bertinelli, American actress and television personality ['One Day at a Time' and 'Hot in Cleveland']. [Age '65' on this day]
1961: George Lopez, American actor and comedian. [Age '64' on this day]
1967: Melina Kanakaredes, Greek-American actress. [Age '58' on this day]
1977: John Oliver, British-American comedian and television host. [Age '48' on this day]
1977: Kal Penn, American actor ['Harold & Kumar'], author, and former White House staff member in the Barack Obama administration. [Age '48' on this day]
1995: Gigi Hadid, American fashion model and television personality. [Age '30' on this day]
2000: Chloe Kim, American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist. [Age '25' on this day]
2004: Frederick Richard, American artistic gymnast. [Age '21' on this day]

Died:

1616: William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet and actor. [Born: c. 23 April 23, 1564]
1850: William Wordsworth, English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads [1798]. [Born: April 7, 1770]
1986: Harold Arlen, American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. [Born: February 15, 1905]
1995: Howard Cosell, American sports journalist, broadcaster and author. [Born: March 25, 1918]
2005: Paul K. Keene, American farmer [one of the first organic farmers], and a pioneer of organic farming in the U.S. [Born: October 12, 1910]
2007: Boris Yeltsin, Soviet and Russian politician and statesman who served as President of Russia from 1991 to 1999. [Born: February 1, 1931]
2007: David Halberstam, American writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, and historian, known for his work on the Vietnam War, politics, history, the Civil Rights Movement, business, media, American culture, Korean War, and later, sports journalism. [Born: April 10, 1934]

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[source: National Day Calendar - April 22 | Birthdays & Events]

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1500 - Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral is credited with the European discovery of Brazil when his fleet lands there.
1775 - The American Revolutionary War begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
1793 - President Washington attends the opening of the first circus in U.S.
1793 - U.S. Proclamation of Neutrality is issued.
1838 - Sirius becomes the first ship to completely trek across Atlantic solely by steam.
1864 - Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864, permitting the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins.
1878 - The first White House Easter Egg Roll takes place.
1884 - Thomas Stevens leaves San Francisco on the first bicycle trip around the world.
[The trip takes him 2 years and 9 months to complete.]
1885 - Every student in Nebraska City, Nebraska plant at least one tree in honor of the first official 'Arbor Day,' founded by Julius Sterling Morton.
1889 - Settlers in Oklahoma begin claiming 1.9 million-acres of land in Indian Territory.
[The Oklahoma land rush begins.]
1889 - The Oklahoma Land Rush takes place as thousands of settlers race to claim land in the newly opened Indian Territory.
[Claiming 1.9 million-acres of land in Indian Territory. This event led to the rapid establishment of cities like Oklahoma City and Guthrie.]
1897 - NY City Jewish newspaper Forward is published for the first time. The paper is is active today.
1898 - The Volunteer Army Act is passed by Congress asking for volunteers to join the Cavalry.
1903 - The American Power Boat Association is formed.
1915 - During World War I, German forces use chlorine gas for the first time on a large scale against Allied troops at the Second Battle of Ypres.
1920 - Symphony Society of N.Y. begins first European tour by U.S. orchestra.
1928 - Ray Keech drives 207,552 mph in the White Triplex car.
1952 - The first atomic explosion is seen on network news.
1952 - Jacques Cousteau is granted patent for diving apparatus.
1963 - Lester Pearson is inaugurated as prime minister of Canada.
1969 - Doctors in Houston, Texas, perform the first substantial human eye transplant.
1970 - Earth Day is founded, by Gaylord Nelson.
1970 - The first Earth Day is celebrated in the United States, marking the beginning of the modern environmental movement.
1972 - Astronauts John Young and Charles Duke ride the Lunar Rover on the moon.
1976 - Barbara Walters becomes the first female nightly network news anchor [ABC].
1977 – Optical fiber is used for the first time to carry live telephone calls.
1978 - Earl Anthony wins the Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions.
1978 - The Blues Brothers make their first appearance on Saturday Night Live.
1979 - In Washington, D.C., the Albert Einstein memorial is unveiled on the grounds of the National Academy of Sciences.
1992 - A series of massive gas explosions in Guadalajara, Mexico, results in numerous deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction.
1993 - The Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
1999 - The Columbine High School massacre occurs in Colorado, USA.
2007 - Red Sox players Manny Ramirez, J. D. Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek hit 4 consecutive home runs. This is a first in Red Sox history.
2016 - The Paris Agreement, a landmark international agreement to combat climate change, is signed by over 170 countries.

Other Observances:

Earth Day
[Originating in 1970 in the United States, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide movement promoting environmental awareness and action.]
International Mother Earth Day
[This UN observance highlights the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. It's a day to raise global awareness about the health of our planet.]
National Jelly Bean Day [USA]
[A fun day to celebrate these colorful and flavorful candies. Enjoy your favorite flavors!]
National Girl Scout Leader's Day [USA]
[A day to appreciate the dedication and hard work of Girl Scout leaders who mentor and guide young girls.]
National IT Service Provider Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day [USA] [Fourth Tuesday in April]
[This day recognizes the vital role school bus drivers play in ensuring the safe transportation of students.]
National Pinup Day [USA]
[A day to celebrate the vintage glamour and iconic style of pinup culture.]
April Showers Day [USA]
[A lighthearted day that acknowledges the spring rain, which is essential for new growth.]
National Narwhal Day [USA]
[A day to learn about and appreciate these unique 'unicorns of the sea.']
In God We Trust Day [USA]
[A day to reflect on the national motto of the United States.]
Oklahoma Day [USA]
[Commemorates the opening of the Unassigned Lands in 1889, marking the start of the Oklahoma Land Rush.]
Stephen Lawrence Day [United Kingdom]
[A day to remember Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a racially motivated attack, and to promote the importance of tackling racism and discrimination.]
Southland Anniversary Day [New Zealand - Southland Province]
[A regional public holiday in the Southland province of New Zealand.]
National Baseball Day [USA]
[A day to celebrate America's pastime.]
National Terry Day

[A day to celebrate people named Terry.]
National Parvo Awareness Day
National Beagle Day

Born:

1451: Queen Isabella I of Spain, Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. [Died: November 26, 1504]
1711: Eleazar Wheelock, American Congregational minister, orator, and educator. [Died: April 24, 1779]
[Founder of Dartmouth College]
1724: Immanuel Kant, influential German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers. [Died: February 12, 1804]
1729: Michael Hillegas, The first treasurer of the United States. [Died: September 29, 1804]
1832: Julius Sterling Morton, Nebraska newspaper editor and politician who served as President Grover Cleveland's secretary of agriculture. [Died: April 27, 1902]
[Founder of Arbor Day - 1872.]
1870 [22 April [O.S. 10 April]: Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. [Died: January 21, 1924]
[A Russian communist revolutionary and first head of the Soviet Union.]
1899 [22 April [O.S. 10 April]: Vladimir Nabokov, Russian-American novelist. [Died: July 2, 1977]
[Author of 'Lolita.']
1904: Julius Robert Oppenheimer, American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II. [Died: February 18, 1967]
[Considered to be the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb.']
1906: Eddie Albert, American actor. [Died: May 26, 2005]
[Fondly remembered for his role as Oliver Wendell Douglas in the TV series 'Green Acres.']
1919: Donald J. Cram, Co-founder chemist of field of host-guest chemistry [structural relationships between molecules]. [Died: June 17, 2001]

1923: Aaron Spelling, American film and television producer and occasional actor. [Died: June 23, 2006]
[Television producer of 'Charlie's Angels' [1976–1981], 'The Love Boat' [1977–1986], 'Beverly Hills, 90210' [1990–2000], and 'Charmed' [1998–2006].]

1923: Bettie Page, American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. [Died: December 11, 2008]
[Considered the 'Queen of Pin-ups.']
1926: Charlotte Rae, American character actress and singer whose career spanned sixty-six years. [Died: August 5, 2018]
[Most recognized for her character Edna Garrett in the TV sitcoms 'Diff'rent Strokes,' and 'The Facts of Life.']
1935: Paul Chambers, American jazz double bassist
[One of the most successful and widely-known in the 1950s.]
1936: Glen Campbell, American country singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor. [Died: August 8, 2017]

[Best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting 'The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour' on CBS television from 1969 until 1972.]
1937: Jack Nicholson, iconic American actor.
[Multi-award winning actor and considered one of the greatest actors of all time.]
1944: Steve Fossett, American businessman and a record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer. [Died: September 3, 2007]
[The first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon.]
1950: Peter Frampton, English-American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands 'The Herd' and 'Humble Pie.'

1959: Ryan Stiles, American-Canadian comedian and actor.
[He's best known for his work on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' [both the original British version and the subsequent American version], and for his role as Lewis Kiniski on 'The Drew Carey Show.']

1966: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, American actor.
[Best known as 'Negan' in the 'The Walking Dead' series.]
1990: Machine Gun Kelly, American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. Also known as, 'MGK.'

Died:

1616: Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. [Born: 29 September 1547 - assumed.]
[Best known author for 'Don Quixote.']
1984: Ansel Adams, American landscape photographer and environmentalist. [Born: February 20, 1902]
[Best known for his black-and-white images of the American West.]
1994: Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States from 1969 until his resignation in 1974. [Born: January 9, 1913]
1996: Erma Bombeck, American humorist. [Born: February 21, 1927]
[Best known to have achieved great popularity for her newspaper humor column describing suburban home life, syndicated from 1965 to 1996. Fifteen books of her humor have been published; most became bestsellers.]
2004: Pat Tillman, Former American professional NFL football player. [Born: November 6, 1976]
[Tillman walked away from a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. He was killed while serving as an Army Rangers soldier in Afghanistan.]

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Notable Events for April 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 21 | Birthdays & Events]

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753 BC - According to Roman tradition, Rome is founded by Romulus and his twin brother Remus. This marks the legendary beginning of one of history's most influential civilizations.
1789 - John Adams is sworn in as the first Vice President of the U.S.
1782 - The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, becoming the capital of Siam [now Thailand].
1836 - The Battle of San Jacinto takes place during the Texas Revolution. Texan forces, led by Sam Houston, decisively defeat the Mexican army under General Santa Anna, securing Texan independence.
1855 - The first train crosses on the Mississippi River's first bridge.
1857 - Alexander Douglas receives the patent for the 'new and improved' bustle [feminine apparel].
1862 - Congress establishes U.S. Mint in Colorado.  
1865 - The funeral train of assassinated President Abraham Lincoln departs Washington, D.C., beginning its journey to Springfield, Illinois, for his burial.
1878 - First Lady Lucy Hayes begins the first egg rolling contest on the White House lawn.
1881 - David Dows, the largest five-mast schooner [vessel] of its time, is launched.
1895 - The first movie projector is developed in the United States; the 'Panopticon,' is demonstrated by Woodville Latham and his sons.
1912 - The New York Giants and New York Yankees play an exhibition game to benefit survivors of the Titanic.

1918 - During World War I, the famed German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as the 'Red Baron,' is shot down and killed in France.  
1930 - A devastating fire at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus kills 320 inmates, highlighting the horrific conditions and lack of safety in the overcrowded prison.  
1934 - The 'Surgeon's Photo,' purportedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail.
[It was later revealed to be a hoax.]
1959 - A 2,664-pound great white shark is caught off southern coast of Australia, setting a world record.
[Alfred Dean caught this 2,664-pound great white shark off the coast of Ceduna, South Australia, setting the world record for the largest fish ever caught on rod and reel.]
1960 - Brasília officially becomes the capital of Brazil, moving the seat of government from Rio de Janeiro to the newly constructed modernist city in the country's interior.  
1967 - A military coup in Greece is led to the establishment of a military junta under dictator Georgios Papadopoulos.
1980 - A 70-lb. 5-oz. bigmouth buffalofish is caught in Bastrop, Louisiana.
1990 - A 50-lb. 8-oz. African pompano is caught in Daytona Beach, Florida.
1992 - Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan announces the discovery of the first exoplanets, two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12, revolutionizing our understanding of planetary systems.
1997 - The ashes of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, journey into space.
2004 - In a procedure billed as a first in the U.S., Stephanie Yarber, an infertile Alabama woman, receives a transplanted ovary from her identical twin sister, Melanie Morgan.
2007 - Thirteen year old Morgan Pozgar wins the LG National Texting Championship.
[She typed the message, 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious. If you say it loud enough you’ll always sound precocious,' in 15 seconds. Morgan Pozgar was crowned the first ever National Texting Champion, and awarded $25,000 for her blazing thumbs.]
2012 - Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber throws a perfect game.
2012 - A fireball explodes over Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, rattling homes from central California to Reno, Nevada.
[Experts believe it was caused by a meteoroid about the size of a minivan.]
2016 - The iconic musician Prince is found dead at his Paisley Park estate at the age of 57, shocking the music world.

Other Observances:

National Kindergarten Day
[A day to celebrate the importance of early childhood education.]
National Tea Day
National Rendering Day
[A day that likely relates to the animal rendering industry, though specific celebrations might be industry-focused.]
National Yellow Bat Day
[A day to raise awareness about yellow bats, a species found in the southeastern United States.]
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
[A delicious day to enjoy this particular treat!]
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
International Hemp Day
Big Word Day
Battle of San Jacinto
Orthodox/Easter Monday
Keep Off the Grass Day
National Chickpea Day
Thank You for Libraries Day
Tuna Rights Day
Tiradentes' Day [Brazil]
White House Easter Egg Roll  [Every Easter Monday - Changes Annually]
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Dyngus Day [Polish-American - Easter Monday - Changes Annually]
World Curlew Day
It's Lisa Frank's Birthday!
  
Born:

1775: Alexander Anderson, American physician and illustrator. [Died: January 17, 1870]
[Engraver who was also considered America's first illustrator.]
1816: Charlotte Brontë, English novelist and poet [author of Jane Eyre]. [Died: March 31, 1855]
1822: Hannibal Goodwin, Priest who patented a method for making film for Thomas Edison's Kinetoscope invention. [Died: December 31, 1900]
1834: William Rufus Terrill, United States Army soldier and general who was killed in action at the Battle of Perryville during the American Civil War. [Died: October 8, 1862]
[He was a Brigadier General for the Union Army.]  
1838: John Muir, Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. [Died: December 24, 1914]
[Known as 'John of the Mountains' and 'Father of the National Parks.']  
1864: Max Weber, German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist. [Died: June 14, 1920]
1911: Ivan Combe, American inventor of personal-care products, most notably Clearasil and Odor Eaters.
1915: Anthony Quinn, American actor. [Died: June 3, 2001]
1926: Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom [1952-2022]. [Died: September 8, 2022]
1930: Don Tyson, American businessman who was the president and CEO of Tyson Foods from 1967-1991. [Died: January 6, 2011]
1935: Charles Grodin, American actor, comedian, author, and television talk show host. [Died: May 18, 2021]
1947: Iggy Pop, American singer, musician, songwriter, actor and radio broadcaster.
1949: Patti LuPone, American actress and singer.
1951: Tony Danza, American actor ['Taxi,' and 'Who's the Boss?'], and retired professional boxer.

1953: Ed Fiori, American professional golfer who has played on the PGA and Champions Tour, and is a four-time PGA Tour champion.
1955: Lisa Frank, American businesswoman.
[She founded Lisa Frank Incorporated in Tucson, Arizona, and is well-known for her bright and colorful commercial designs for school supplies and other products intended primarily for children and adolescents. She was the epitome of what was known as “cool” in the 1980s and 1990s.]
1958: Andie MacDowell, American actress and former fashion model.
1959: Robert Smith, English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and lead vocalist of 'The Cure.'
1970: Nicole Sullivan, American actor and comedian.
[Best known for being a cast member on the sketch comedy series 'MADtv' for six seasons [1995–2001]. She also played Holly Shumpert in five seasons (2001–2005, 2007) of the CBS sitcom The 'King of Queens.']
1979: James McAvoy, Scottish actor and director.
1980: Tony Romo, American broadcaster and former NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys [13 Seasons].

Died:

1509: King Henry VII of England. [Born: January 28, 1457]
1552: Peter Apianus, German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy and cartography. [Born: April 16, 1495]
1910: Mark Twain, American writer, humorist, and essayist. [Born: November 30, 1835]
1918: Manfred von Richthofen, German fighter pilot [The 'Red Baron']. [Born: May 2, 1892]
1948: Aldo Leopold, American writer, philosopher, naturalist, scientist, ecologist, forester, conservationist, and environmentalist. [Born: January 11, 1887]
2015: Mary Doyle Keefe, model for Norman Rockwell’s 1943 painting of 'Rosie the Riveter.'
2016: Prince, American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. [Born: June 7, 1958]
2025: Pope Francis I, Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, from 2013 until his death [on this date]. [Born: December 17, 1936]
[He was 88 years old.]

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Notable Events for April 20th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 20 | Birthdays & Events]

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1653 - Oliver Cromwell dissolves England's Rump Parliament.
1657 - Freedom of religion is granted to the Jews of New Amsterdam [later New York City].
1770 - Captain James Cook discovers Australia.
1775 - British troops begin the siege of Boston.
[The Siege of Boston began as British troops fortified the city following the Battles of Lexington and Concord.]
1777 - New York adopts new a constitution as an independent state.
1792 - France declares war against the 'King of Hungary and Bohemia,' marking the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars.
[France declared war on Austria and Prussia, marking a significant escalation of the French Revolutionary Wars.]
1809 - Napoleon defeats Austria at the Battle of Abensberg in Bavaria.
1832 - Hot Springs Reservation [now National Park] is established in Arkansas.
1861 - Robert E. Lee resigns from the U.S. Army after Virginia secedes from the Union.
1862 - The first pasteurization test is completed by Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard.
[French scientist Louis Pasteur completed the first test of pasteurization with Claude Bernard.]
1871 - The Ku Klux Klan Act is passed by the U.S. Congress, authorizing President Ulysses S. Grant to use military force to suppress the KKK.
1889 - Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany, is born.
1894 - Coal mine workers go on strike in Ohio for a pay increase.
1898 - The U.S. Assay Office opens in Deadwood, South Dakota.
1902 - Pierre and Marie Curie discover the radioactive element radium.
[French scientists Pierre and Marie Curie isolated radium chloride from pitchblende.]
1912 - Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Red Sox, and Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan, home of the Detroit Tigers, both open for the first time.
1912 - Boston’s Fenway Park hosts its first professional baseball game.
[The Boston Red Sox played the New York Highlanders [now the Yankees].]
1914 - The Ludlow Massacre occurs during the Colorado Coalfield War, resulting in the deaths of striking coal miners and their families.
1940 - The first electron microscope is demonstrated by RCA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1945 - U.S. troops capture Leipzig, Germany, during World War II.
1945 - As World War II nears its end, Soviet troops begin their attack on Berlin, and the U.S. Seventh Army captures Nuremberg.
1946 - The League of Nations officially dissolves, with most of its power transferred to the United Nations.
1951 - The first surgical replacement of a human organ is performed by Romanian surgeon Dan Gavriliu, who used a section of the stomach to bypass the esophagus.
[The first surgical replacement of a human organ is performed by Romanian surgeon Dan Gavriliu.]
1961 - Harold Graham makes the first rocket belt flight, rising about four feet high.
1967 - U.S. planes bomb Haiphong for the first time during the Vietnam War.
[During the Vietnam War, U.S. planes bombed Haiphong for the first time.]
1968 - Pierre Elliott Trudeau is sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of Canada.
1972 - Apollo 16 Lunar Module lands on the Moon.
[Apollo 16 landed on the Moon as part of NASA's lunar exploration program.]
1972 - 54-pound 8-ounce freshwater drum is caught in Nickajack Lake, Tennessee.
1978 - Korean Air Lines Flight 902 is shot down by Soviet air defense after veering into Soviet airspace, resulting in fatalities and a forced landing on a frozen lake. 
1979 - During a fishing trip, an upset swamp rabbit approaches President Carter’s boat, Plains, Georgia.
1980 - Fidel Castro announces the Mariel Boatlift, allowing Cubans to emigrate to the U.S.
1986 - Michael Jordan scores a record 63 points in an NBA playoff game against the Boston Celtics.
1999 - The Columbine High School massacre takes place in Colorado.
[The tragic Columbine High School massacre occurred in Littleton, Colorado, where two students killed 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives.]
2006 - Tony Gemignani spins 17.6 ounces of dough for 2 minutes to form pizza base 33.2 inches wide, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2008 - Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300 car race.
2010 - The Deepwater Horizon oil rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, causing a major oil spill, and the deaths of 11 workers.
2013 - The last reactor at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan is shut down, following a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
[The last reactor is shut down at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.]
2016 - New York Yankee’s Aaron Hicks throws a 105.5 mph ball from left field, setting a new baseball record.
2023 - SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes about four minutes into its first integrated flight test and documented as a 'failure.'

Other Observances:

National Look-Alike Day
[A fun holiday to find and celebrate people who look like you.]
420 Day
[An international counterculture celebration where people come together to consume cannabis and advocate for its legalization.]
National Cheddar Fries Day [USA]
[A day to enjoy and celebrate cheddar cheese fries.]
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day [USA]
[A day to appreciate this classic tropical dessert.]
National Lima Bean Respect Day [USA]
[A day to give recognition to the often-underappreciated lima bean.]
Easter  [Changes Annually]
[A major Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, both Catholic and Orthodox Easter fall on April 20th in many regions.]
Go Fly a Kite Day
[Encourages people to enjoy the simple pleasure of flying kites.]
International Cli-Fi Day
[Raises awareness about the importance of sustainable practices through climate fiction.]

Volunteer Recognition Day [Canada & UK]
[A day to honor and thank volunteers for their contributions.]
Last day of Passover
Chinese Language Day [United Nations]
[Celebrated to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to honor the Chinese language.]
World Hula Week  [Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaii]
[While not a specific day, the Merrie Monarch Festival, a significant celebration of Hawaiian culture and hula, culminates around this time.]

Born:

1739: William Bartram, American naturalist, writer and explorer. [Died: July 22, 1823]
[The first first naturalist to document the tropical forests of Florida.]
1808: Napoleon III, the first President of France, and later Emperor of the French. [Died: January 9, 1873]
1850: Daniel Chester French, an American sculptor best known for designing the Lincoln statue in the Lincoln Memorial. [Died: October 7, 1931]
1860: Charles Gordon Curtis, American engineer, inventor, and patent attorney. [Died: March 10, 1953]
[Inventor of the Curtis Steam Turbine, which helped generate electricity on steam boats.]
1889: Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany. [Died: April 30, 1945]
1893: Joan Miró, a renowned Catalan Spanish painter, sculptor and ceramist. [Died: December 25, 1983]
1904: George Stibitz, American researcher at Bell Labs who is internationally recognized as one of the fathers of the modern digital computer. [Died: January 31, 1995]
1905: Stanley Marcus, American retailer. [Died: January 22, 2002]
[President [1950–1972] and later chairman of the board [1972–1976] of the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Texas, which his father and aunt had founded in 1907.retailer.]
1908: Lionel Hampton, American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and bandleader. [Died: August 31, 2002]
1914: Betty Lou Gerson, American actress, predominantly active in radio but also in film and television and as a voice actress. [Died: January 12, 1999]
[Voice actress of Cruella de Vil in the Disney 1961 animation '101 Dalmatians.']
1937: George Takei, an American actor best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise.
1941: Ryan O'Neal, American actor. [Died: December 8, 2023]
1949: Jessica Lange, an Academy Award-winning American actress.
1961: Don Mattingly, American professional baseball coach, and former first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball [MLB].
1964: Crispin Glover, an American actor known for his quirky roles in films like George McFly in 'Back to the Future.'
1966: David Filo, American billionaire businessman and the co-founder of Yahoo!
1969: Felix Baumgartner, Austrian skydiver, daredevil and BASE jumper.
1970: Shemar Moore, an American actor known for his roles in 'Criminal Minds,' and 'S.W.A.T.'
1972: Carmen Electra, an American actress and model.
1976: Joey Lawrence, an American actor known for his roles in 'Blossom,' and 'Brotherly Love.'
1978: Clay Cook, an American multi-instrumentalist with the 'Zac Brown Band.'
1983: Miranda Kerr, an Australian supermodel.
1985: Billy Magnussen, an American actor.
2000: Funny Cide, an American Thoroughbred champion racehorse who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, in 2003.
  
Died:

1521: Zhengde Emperor of China. [Born: October 26, 1491]
1812: George Clinton, American soldier, statesman, and a prominent Democratic-Republican in the formative years of the United States. [Born: July 26, 1739]
[Clinton was the first U.S. vice-president to die in office.]
1912: Bram Stoker, Irish novelist who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel 'Dracula.' [Born November 8, 1847]
1991: Steve Marriott, English actor, musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter ['Small Faces,' and 'Humble Pie']. [Born: January 30, 1947]
1992: Benny Hill, English comedian, actor and scriptwriter. [Born: January 21, 1924]
[He is best remembered for his television programme, 'The Benny Hill Show,' a comedy-variety show whose amalgam of slapstick, burlesque, double entendre, and innuendo in a format that included both live and filmed segments, featured Hill himself at the focus of almost every segment.]
1993: Cantinflas [Mario Moreno Reyes], a famous Mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker. [Born: August 12, 1911]
1996: Christopher Robin Milne, English author and bookseller. [Born: August 21, 1920]
[Only son/child of A.A. Milne, and the basis for the Winnie the Pooh character, 'Christopher Robin.']
2010: Dorothy Height, civil rights activist. [Born: March 24, 1912]
[She stood on the platform with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his historic 'I Have a Dream” speech.']

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for April 19th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 19 | Birthdays & Events]

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1775 - The American Revolutionary War begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. This marked the start of the armed conflict for American independence.
[The American Revolution began with the first shot fired at Lexington [no one knows from which side]. The 'shot heard round the world' (a reference from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem 'The Concord Hymn' occurred at the North Bridge in Concord later that same day. It was the first exchange where colonial militiamen were ordered to fire upon British soldiers.]
1852 - The California Historical Society is founded.  
1861 - The first bloodshed of the American Civil War occurs in Baltimore when a pro-secession mob attacks Massachusetts troops en route to Washington, D.C., resulting in casualties on both sides.
1874 - The barracks on Alcatraz Island are destroyed in a fire.
1897 - The Boston Marathon is held for the first time.
1904 - Great fire in Toronto is started.
1907 - Canadian runner Tom Longboat wins the Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 24 seconds.
[Setting a new course record. This victory made Longboat the first Indigenous person and the third Canadian to win the Boston Marathon.]
1916 - Women are granted the right to vote in Alberta, Canada.
1919 - Leslie Irvin makes the world's first free-fall parachute jump with a ripcord, testing a new parachute design. He breaks his leg upon landing.
[Leslie Irvin made the first free-fall parachute jump, Dayton, Ohio.]
1926 - John C. Miles wins the Boston Marathon.
1928 - Oxford English Dictionary is complete.
1929 - John C. Miles wins the Boston Marathon.
1932 - President Hoover recommends a five-day work week.
1934 - Surgeon’s Loch Ness monster hoax photo is taken.
1934 - Movie 'Stand Up and Cheer!' is released in U.S., first to seriously launch Shirley Temple’s film career.
1934 - Spring peepers are heard in Dublin, New Hampshire.
[This distinctive mating call of spring peepers, often described as a 'peep' or 'peeh-peh,' signifies the arrival of spring.]
1943 - The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commences as Jewish resistance fighters in Nazi-occupy Warsaw, Poland, confronting German forces attempting to liquidate the ghetto.  
1960 - Baseball uniforms begin displaying players' names on their backs.  
1971 - The Soviet Union launches Salyut 1, the world's first manned space station.
1987 - The first short installment of 'The Simpsons' airs on the 'Tracey Ullman Show,' marking the debut of the hugely popular animated sitcom.
1988 - WIYY DJ Bob Rivers begin an on-air vigil until baseball’s Baltimore Orioles win [in 258 hours].
1993 - After a 51-day standoff, the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, burns down, resulting in the deaths of many individuals inside.  
1995 - The Oklahoma City bombing occurs when a truck bomb explodes in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people.
2005 - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany is elected pope. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI.
[He was the oldest pope elected since 1730.] 

2018 - The death of the oldest known spider [43-year-old trapdoor species] is announced.
2021 - NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first aircraft to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet [Mars].
[NASA successfully flies a drone on Mars.]

Other Observances:

Husband Appreciation Day [Third Saturday in April]

National Garlic Day
[A day to celebrate the flavorful and aromatic bulb, garlic! Get creative in the kitchen and add extra garlic to your meals today.]
Record Store Day
National North Dakota Day

[Celebrated annually on April 19th to honor North Dakota as the 39th state to join the Union.]
National Amaretto Day
[A day to enjoy the sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur. Consider mixing up a cocktail or simply savoring a glass.]
National Auctioneers Day [Third Saturday in April]
[Recognizing these professionals who conduct auctions.]
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
[A solemn day to remember the victims and honor the resilience of those affected by the 1995 tragedy.]
National Hanging Out Day
[A relaxed day to spend quality time with loved ones in a casual setting.]
Refresh Your Goals Day
National Rice Ball Day
[A day to appreciate this versatile and delicious dish. Experiment with different fillings and enjoy!]
National Cat Lady Day
[A day to celebrate and appreciate the special bond between women and their feline companions.]
World Jackal Day
[A day to learn more about these fascinating and adaptable wild canids.]
National Primrose Day
[A day to admire the delicate beauty of primrose flowers.]
Poetry & The Creative Mind Day
[A day to recognize the importance of creativity and self-expression through poetry and other art forms.]
Sylvester the Cat's Birthday
[A fun observance for fans of the classic Looney Tunes character.]
Humorous Day
[A day dedicated to laughter and enjoying the lighter side of life.]
Dutch-American Friendship Day
Easter Saturday  [Australia]
Orthodox/Holy Saturday
[Observed by Orthodox Christians as the final Saturday before Easter.]

Black Saturday
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day
John Parker Day
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day [Uruguay]
National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
National Poker Day
Bicycle Day
[A day to recognize the scientific and psychiatric impact of the drug known as LSD.]

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Notable Events for April 19th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 19 | Birthdays & Events]

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Ongoing Observances in April:

National Green Week
[Brings attention to the importance of environmental sustainability.]
National Park Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
[From 9-1-1 emergency call operators and alarm systems to answering other non-emergency forms of communication such as texts, emails and social media contacts, public safety telecommunicators have a lot on the line every day when they show up for work!]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Stress Awareness Month
Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
National Garden Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month
International Guitar Month
Feet Week
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Poetry Month
Poetic Earth Month
Financial Literacy Month
National Kite Month
National Food Month
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Brunch Month
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
Autism Acceptance Month
Month of the Military Child
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
National Decorating Month
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Active Dog Month
Dog Appreciation Month
Canine Fitness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
National Woodworking Month
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
National Cancer Control Month
Global Astronomy Month
Counseling Awareness Month
Deaf History Month
Straw Hat Month
National Couple Appreciation Month
Adopt A Ferret Month
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
National Pickleball Month
National Volunteer Month
National Humor Month
Humorists Are Artists Month
National Donate Life Month
Rosacea Awareness Month
Genocide Awareness Month
IBS Awareness Month
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
Financial Capability Month
Defeat Diabetes Month
Records and Information Management Month
Move More Month
Fair Housing Month

National Fresh Celery Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Arab American Heritage Month
National Month of Hope
Keep America Beautiful Month

Born:

1721: Roger Sherman, American statesman and a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. [Died: July 23, 1793]
[The only person to sign the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.]
1831: Mary Louise Booth, The first Editor-in-Chief of the the women's magazine Harper's Bazaar. [Died: March 5, 1889]
1832: Lucretia Garfield, First Lady of the United States, wife of President James A. Garfield. [Died: March 14, 1918]
1900: Rhea Silberta, Professional Yiddish songwriter and pioneer of bringing Yiddish music into homes. [Died: December 8, 1959]
1903: Eliot Ness, American Prohibition agent famous for leading 'The Untouchables.' [Died: May 16, 1957]
[The most notable law enforcement agent during Prohibition.]
1912: Glenn T. Seaborg, Chemist who studied metals and helped create the metallic series in the Periodic Table. [Died: February 25, 1999]
1921: Leon Henkin, Logician who contributed to the study of logic and the human mind. [Died: November 1, 2006]
1921: Anna Lee Aldred, American jockey and trick rider in rodeos. She was the first woman in the United States to receive a jockey's license. [Died: June 12, 2006]
1930: Dick Sargent, American actor. He is best known for being the second actor to portray 'Darrin Stephens' on ABC's fantasy sitcom 'Bewitched.' [Died: July 8, 1994]
1933: Jayne Mansfield, American actress and model. [Died: June 29, 1967]
1935: Dudley Moore, English actor, comedian, musician and composer. [Died: March 27, 2002]
1937: Elinor Donahue, American actress ['Father Knows Best'].
1939: Ali Khamenei, Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the second supreme leader of Iran since 1989.
1945: Laurence 'Ram Rod' Shurtliff, American music executive and roadie for the Grateful Dead. [Died: May 17, 2006]
1946: Tim Curry, English actor and singer ['The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 'It'].
1952: Tony Plana, Cuban-American actor and director ['Ugly Betty'].
1962: Al Unser Jr., [former] American race car driver.
1965: Suge Knight, American record producer and co-founder of Death Row Records.
1968: Ashley Judd, American actress and political activist.
1978: James Franco, American actor, director, and producer.
1979: Kate Hudson, American actress ['Almost Famous,' 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' and 'You, Me and Dupree'].
1981: Hayden Christensen, Canadian actor ['Star Wars' prequels].
1982: Ali Wong, American comedian, actress, and writer.
1987: Maria Sharapova, Russian professional tennis player.
1989: Simu Liu, Chinese-Canadian actor ['Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'].  

Died:

1882: Charles Darwin, English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. [Born: February 12, 1809]
1989: Daphne du Maurier, English novelist, biographer and playwright. [Born: April 19, 1989]
2004: Norris McWhirter, British writer, political activist, co-founder of The Freedom Association, and a television presenter. [Born: August 12, 1925]
[Co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records, and was the final arbiter on everything from the fastest climb of Mount Everest to the world’s longest hot dog.]

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Notable Events for April 18th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 18 | Birthdays & Events]

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1506 - The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is laid.
[This iconic structure is one of the most important Catholic sites in the world.]
1521 - At the Diet of Worms, Martin Luther, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, famously defies the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by refusing to recant his writings.
[His 'Here I Stand' speech became a pivotal moment in religious history.]  
1689 - The Siege of Derry begins in Northern Ireland.
[The former British King James II, a Catholic, laid siege to the Protestant stronghold of Derry.]
1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes took place. They rode from Boston to warn American Patriots in Lexington and Concord of the approaching British troops, a crucial event leading to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
1775 - The American Revolution begins.  
1847 - During the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces achieved victory at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, opening the way for the invasion of Mexico.
1852 - The California Historical Society is founded.
1868 - The San Francisco Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is formed.  
1906 - A devastating earthquake and subsequent fire strike San Francisco, causing widespread destruction and the deaths of thousands.
[This remains one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.]
1909 - Beatification ceremony for Joan of Arc is held in Rome, Italy.

1912 - The RMS Carpathia arrives in New York City carrying 705 survivors from the ill-fated RMS Titanic, which had sunk a few days prior.
1923 - Old Yankee stadium opens in New York City.
1924 - The first crossword puzzle book is published by Simon & Schuster.
1925 - The World's Fair opens in Chicago.
1934 - The First U.S. public laundromat [Washateria] opens in Fort Worth, Texas.
1942 - The Doolittle Raid occurs, during World War II.
[Sixteen American B-25 bombers, led by Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle, launched from the USS Hornet to conduct the first air raid on the Japanese mainland, bombing Tokyo and other cities. While causing minimal damage, it significantly boosted Allied morale.]
1943 - During World War II, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the mastermind behind the attack on Pearl Harbor, is killed when his aircraft was shot down by U.S. fighters over Bougainville Island.  
1946 - The International Court of Justice holds its inaugural meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, aiming to settle legal disputes between nations and promote peace.
1946 - The League of Nations is dissolved.
1949 - The Republic of Ireland Act comes into force, officially declaring Ireland an independent republic and severing its formal association with the British Commonwealth.
1951 - The European Coal and Steel Community [ECSC] is established with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
[This was a precursor to the European Union.]
1955 - German-American physicist Albert Einstein, one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, passes away.
1955 - Volkswagen of America is founded.  
1956 - Prince Rainier III of Monaco marries American actress Grace Kelly in a civil ceremony. The subsequent religious ceremony was a globally televised event.
1963 - Dr. James Campbell performs the first human nerve transplant.
1978 - The lighted fishing pole is patented.
1980 - Zimbabwe formally achieves independence from Britain [formerly known as Rhodesia].
1981 - The longest professional baseball game begins on this night. The 33-inning game spans 3 days, beginning on April 18, extending into April 19, and ending on June 23.
[The Pawtucket (Rhode Island) Red Sox beat the Rochester (New York) Red Wings 3-2. Cal Ripken was playing 3rd base for the Red Wings.]
1983 - A suicide bomber attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 63 people, including several Americans.
1986 - IBM produces the first megabit-chip.
1994 - Beauty and the Beast becomes Disney's first animated film to become a Broadway musical.
[It opened on this day at New York’s Palace Theater.]
2005 - Cardinals gather in Rome to select Pope John Paul II’s successor.
2005 - Catherine Ndereba, of Kenya, win the 109th Boston Marathon for an unprecedented fourth time in the women’s division.
2009 - Aaron Caissie sets a world record by balancing 17 spoons on his face.
2012 - Dick Clark, a prominent American television personality and producer best known for hosting 'American Bandstand' and 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve,' dies.
2014 - A tragic avalanche on Mount Everest kills 16 Nepali mountaineering guides, making it one of the deadliest accidents in the mountain's history.

Other Observances:

National Exercise Day
[A day of inspiration to try new ways of becoming fit and healthy.]
Good Friday
[A significant Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter.]
Adult Autism Day
[Raising awareness and understanding of autism in adults.]
Animal Crackers Birthday
[A day to celebrate the classic circus-themed cookie.]
International Amateur Radio Day
[Celebrating amateur radio enthusiasts and their contributions.]
International Day for Monuments and Sites
[Also known as World Heritage Day, promoting awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts required to protect and conserve it.]
International Juggler's Day
[A day to appreciate the art of juggling.]
World Marbles Day
[A day to enjoy the classic game of marbles.]
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day  [Third Friday in April]
National Poem in Your Pocket Day  [Last Thursday in April] [During National Poetry Month in April]
National Lineman Appreciation Day
[Honoring the men and women who work as electrical line workers.]
National [Newspaper] Columnists Day
[Recognizing the work of newspaper columnists.]
National Velociraptor Awareness Day
[A fun, unofficial holiday to appreciate the dinosaur.]
Orthodox Good Friday
[Observed by Orthodox Christian traditions.]
Pet Owners Independence Day
[A humorous holiday suggesting pets might enjoy a day of independence.]
Piñata Day
[Celebrating the colorful and fun piñata.]

Born:

1480: Lucrezia Borgia, an Italian noblewoman of the House of Borgia [the infamous Borgia family]. [Died: June 24, 1519]
[She was the illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI and Vannozza dei Cattanei. She was also a former governor of Spoleto.]
1506: St. Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish mystic, writer, and reformer in the Catholic Church. [Died: October 15, 1582]
[Also called 'Saint Teresa of Jesus,' was a Carmelite nun and prominent Spanish mystic and religious reformer.]
1772: David Ricardo, a British political economist, politician, and member of Parliament. [Died: September 11, 1823]
1813: James McCune Smith, American physician, apothecary, abolitionist and author. [Died: November 17, 1865]
[The first Black American to earn a medical degree and run a pharmacy in the country.]
1832: Lucretia Garfield, The 20th First Lady of the U.S. [President James A. Garfield]. [Died: March 14, 1918]
1857: Clarence Darrow, an American lawyer known for his defense in several famous trials. [Died: March 13, 1938]
1901: Al Lewis, American lyricist, songwriter and music publisher. Lewis wrote, 'Blueberry Hill.' [Died: April 4, 1967]
1918: Clifton Hillegass, Creator and Publisher of CliffsNotes. [Died: May 5, 2001]
1927: Samuel P. Huntington, an influential American political scientist. [Died: December 24, 2008]
1944: Robert Hanssen, [former] American Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] agent who spied for Soviet and Russian intelligence services against the United States on and off from 1979 to 2001. [Died: June 5, 2023]
1946: Hayley Mills, an English actress.  
1947: James Woods, an American actor. Multi-award winning actor on the big screen and stage.
1953: Rick Moranis, a Canadian actor and comedian.
1956: Eric Roberts, an American actor.
1958: Les Pattinson, the bassist and co-writer for the Liverpool-based band, 'Echo & the Bunnymen.'
1959: Jim Eisenreich, American former Major League Baseball [MLB] player with a 15-year career from 1982 to 1984, and 1987 to 1998.

[MLB outfielder who played professional baseball despite his Tourette syndrome diagnosis.]
1961: Jane Leeves, an English actress.
[Best known for her role as Daphne Moon on the NBC sitcom 'Frasier' [1993–2004].]
1962: Jeff Dunham, an American ventriloquist and comedian.
1963: Conan O'Brien, American television host, comedian, writer, actor, and producer.
1963: Eric McCormack, a Canadian-American actor ['Will & Grace'].  
1967: Maria Bello, an American actress.
1971: David Tennant, a Scottish actor ['Doctor Who'].
1976: Melissa Joan Hart, an American actress ['Clarissa Explains It All' [1991–1994], 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' [1996–2003].
1979: Kourtney Kardashian, American media personality and socialite.
1983: Miguel 'Miggy' Cabrera, Venezuelan former professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter.
[He played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers.]
1984: America Ferrera, an American actress, director and television producer.
1987: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, an English model and actress.
1987/1988: Vanessa Kirby, an English actress.
1990: Britt Robertson, an American actress.
1995: Virginia Gardner, an American actress.

Died:

1883: Edouard Albert Roche, French astronomer and mathematician. [Born: October 17, 1820]
1955: Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist who is best known for developing the theory of relativity. [Born: March 14, 1879]
2002: Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian adventurer and author. [Born: October 6, 1914]
2012: Dick Clark, American television and radio personality and television producer. [Born: November 30, 1929]
[Dick Clark hosted 'American Bandstand' [1956 to 1989], five incarnations of the 'Pyramid' game show [1973 to 1988], and 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve,' [ABC] which broadcast New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City's Times Square.]

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Notable Events for April 17th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 17 | Birthdays & Events]

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1397 - Birth of Maqbool Dada [B.M. Vyas], Indian filmmaker known for his work in Gujarati cinema.
1492 - Christopher Columbus receives royal support from Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II of Spain for his voyage to the West Indies.
[Christopher Columbus’s trip was financed by Spain.]
1521 - Martin Luther faces charges for his religious writings at the Diet of Worms.
1688 - Francis Daniel Pastorius presents the Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, the first formal written protest against slavery in the English colonies.
1775 - Paul Revere's ride: He warns Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington, Massachusetts, that British troops are marching from Boston.
1790 - Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, dies in Philadelphia at the age of 84.
1810 - Lewis M. Norton patents a vat for forming pineapple-shape cheese.
1851 - First Minot’s Ledge Light in Massachusetts is swept away during storm.
1908 - Song 'Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here,' is copyrighted.
1917 - The Second Battle of Gaza begins during World War I.
1924 - The first crossword puzzle book is published by Simon & Schuster.  
1941 - Yugoslavia surrenders to Nazi Germany during World War II.
1942 - The Stars & Stripes newspaper for U.S. armed forces begins publication.  
1942 - French General Henri Giraud escapes from a German prison camp.
1945 - U.S. forces seize over a ton of uranium in Germany to prevent the Soviet Union from developing an atomic bomb.
1960 - Eddie Cochran, a rock and roll pioneer, dies in a car accident in the United Kingdom; Gene Vincent is injured in the same crash.  
1961 - The Bay of Pigs invasion begins as a CIA-backed group of Cuban exiles attempts to overthrow Fidel Castro's government in Cuba. The invasion fails.  
1964 - The Ford Mustang debuts at the World's Fair in New York City and in Ford showrooms across America.
1964 - Geraldine Mock completed solo flight around the world.
1970 - The Apollo 13 astronauts return safely to Earth after a critical in-flight malfunction.
1975 - Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, falls to the Khmer Rouge, leading to a period of genocide under Pol Pot's regime.  
1978 - The assassination of Mir Akbar Khyber triggers a communist coup in Afghanistan.  
1986 - The 'longest war' in history ends without a single shot fired: a 335-year state of war between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly is formally ended by a peace treaty [though some historians dispute if a state of war officially existed].
1989 - The Polish labor union Solidarity is granted legal status in Poland, paving the way for the end of communist rule.
1996 - A 6-lb. 10-oz. goldfish is caught in Lake Hodges, California.
1997 - The Red River flood in North Dakota and Minnesota reaches its peak, causing widespread damage.
1998 - Spacelab’s final mission, Neurolab, is launched – 1998
2014 - Discovery of first Earth-size planet in 'Habitable Zone' is publicized.

Other Observances:

Blah Blah Blah Day
[A day for lighthearted chatter and not taking things too seriously.]
College Student Grief Awareness Day [Third Thursday in April]
[Raises awareness about the unique challenges and grief experienced by college students.]
Ford Mustang Day
[Celebrates the iconic American sports car.]
Get to Know Your Customers Day [Third Thursday of each quarter]
[Encourages businesses to connect with and understand their customers better.]
Herbalist Day
[Honors those who practice healing with plants and herbs.]
Holy Thursday
[A Christian holy day commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.]
International Bat Appreciation Day
[Raises awareness about the importance of bats and their conservation.]
International Haiku Poetry Day
[Celebrates the short form of Japanese poetry.]
International Pizza Cake Day [Third Thursday in April]
[A fun holiday to enjoy pizza in a cake-like form.]
Malbec World Day
[Celebrates the Malbec grape and wines made from it.]
Maundy Thursday
[Another name for Holy Thursday, emphasizing the washing of the feet [mandatum] by Jesus.]
National Cheeseball Day
[A day to enjoy the cheesy snack.]
National Crawfish Day
[Celebrates the popular shellfish, especially in the southern United States.]
National D.A.R.E. Day [Third Thursday in April]
[Highlights the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.]
National Ellis Island Family History Day
[Encourages people to explore their family connections to Ellis Island, a historic immigration gateway to the United States.]
National High Five Day [Third Thursday in April]
[A day to spread positivity with high fives.]
National Kickball Day
[Promotes the fun and fitness of the game of kickball.]
Nothing Like a Dame Day
[Celebrates women in theatre.]
Support Teen Literature Day [Thursday of Library Week]
[Encourages the reading of books for young adults.]
2A Day
World Hemophilia Day
[Raises awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.]
World Circus Day
[Celebrates the art and entertainment of the circus.]
International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter [U.S. - Obscure]
National Auctioneers Day [Third Thursday in April]
No Limits For Deaf Children Day

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Notable Events for April 17th:

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Born:

1620: Marguerite Bourgeoys, French religious sister and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Québec, Canada. She was the first woman saint of Canada. [Died: January 12, 1700]
1734: King Taksin the Great, King of Thonburi. [Died: April 7, 1782]
1741: Samuel Chase, Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Continental Association and United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Maryland, and Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. [Died: June 19, 1811]
1820: Alexander Cartwright, founding member of the New York Knickerbockers Base Ball Club in the 1840s. [Died: July 12, 1892]
[Although he was an inductee of the Baseball Hall of Fame and he was sometimes referred to as a "father of baseball", the importance of his role in the development of the game has been disputed.]
1837: John Pierpont Morgan/J. P. Morgan, American financier and investment banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Founder of the J.P. Morgan & Co. [Died: March 31, 1913]
[Head of the banking firm that ultimately became known as JPMorgan Chase & Co., he was a driving force behind the wave of industrial consolidations in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. He was an influential American financier and banker.]
1852: Cap Anson, American Major League Baseball [MLB] first baseman. Baseball Hall of Famer. [Died: April 14, 1922]
[Nicknamed 'Cap' [for 'Captain'], 'Pop,' and 'Baby' early in his career.]
1885: Karen Blixen [Isak Dinesen], Danish author [who wrote in Danish and English] known for 'Out of Africa.' [Died: September 7, 1962]
1897: Thornton Wilder, American playwright and novelist ['Our Town,' 'The Skin of Our Teeth']. [Died: December 7, 1975]
1905: Arthur Lake, actor best known for playing Dagwood Bumstead in the 'Blondie' film series. [Died: January 9, 1987]
1914: George Davis, art director who designed the set for 'The Diary of Anne Frank' [1959 film]. [Died: October 3, 1998]
1918: William Holden, Academy Award-winning American actor ['Sunset Boulevard,' 'Network']. [Died: November 12, 1981]
1923: Harry Reasoner, American journalist and commentator for CBS' '60 Minutes.' [Died: August 6, 1991]
1934: Don Kirshner, American music publisher and rock promoter. [Died: January 17, 2011]
1935: Bud Paxson, co-founder of the Home Shopping Network. [Died: January 9, 2015]
1940: Billy Fury, English rock and roll singer. [Died: January 28, 1983]
1942: David Bradley, English actor [Argus Filch in the 'Harry Potter' films, Walder Frey in 'Game of Thrones'].
1943: Bobby Curtola, Canadian pop singer. [Died: June 4, 2016]
1947: Jan Hammer, Czech-American musician and composer [known for the 'Miami Vice' theme].
1951: Olivia Hussey, Argentinian-English actress [starred as Juliet in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet']. [Died: December 27, 2024]
1952: Clarke Peters, American actor, writer, and director ['The Wire,' 'Treme'].
1954: Roddy Piper [born Roderick Toombs], Canadian professional wrestler and actor. [Died: July 31, 2015]
1955: Pete Shelley [Peter McNeish], English singer and guitarist of the punk band Buzzcocks. [Died: December 6, 2018]
1958: Henry Ian Cusick, Scottish-Peruvian actor ['Lost,' 'Scandal'].
1958: Liz Phair, American singer-songwriter.
1959: Sean Bean, English actor ['Lord of the Rings,' 'Game of Thrones'].
1961: Maynard James Keenan, American singer, songwriter ['Tool,' 'A Perfect Circle,' 'Puscifer'], philanthropist, record producer, and winemaker.
1961: Boomer Esiason, American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League [NFL] for 14 seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals.
1962: Lela Rochon, American actress ['Waiting to Exhale'].
1963: Joel Murray, actor.
1964: Redman [Reggie Noble], American rapper, DJ, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label.
1965: William Mapother, American actor ['Lost'].
1967: Kimberly Elise, American actress ['Beloved,' 'Set It Off'].
1968: Adam McKay, American film director, producer, and screenwriter ['Anchorman,' 'The Big Short'].
1970: Jennifer Garner, American actress ['Alias,' '13 Going on 30'].
1972: Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lankan cricketer, one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
1974: Victoria Beckham, English singer [Spice Girls], fashion designer, and businesswoman.
1984: Rooney Mara, American actress ['The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Carol'].
1985: Luke Mitchell, Australian actor ['Home and Away,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'].
1995: Phoebe Dynevor, English actress ['Bridgerton'].
2002: Darci Shaw, English actress ['Judy,' 'The Irregulars'].

Died:

1790: Benjamin Franklin, American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general. [Born: January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705]]
1998: Linda 'Lady' McCartney, American photographer, musician, cookbook author, and activist. She was the keyboardist and harmony vocalist in the band Wings that also featured her husband, Paul McCartney of the Beatles. [Born: September 24, 1941]
2003: Dr. Robert C. Atkins, American physician and cardiologist who introduced the 'Atkins Diet.' [Born: October 17, 1930]
2016: Doris Roberts, American actress whose career spanned seven decades of television and film. She received five Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild award during her acting career, which began in 1951 ['National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' [1989], 'Everybody Loves Raymond' [1996–2005], 'Grandma's Boy' [2006]. [Born: November 4, 1925]
2018: Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States [1989 to 1993], as the wife of the 41st president of the United States, George H. W. Bush. Previously, she had been Second Lady of the United States [1981 to 1989], and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. [Born: June 8, 1925]

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[source: National Day Calendar - April 16 | Birthdays & Events]

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0073 - The Jewish fortress falls to the Romans after a long siege, marking the end of the First Jewish-Roman War.
[The siege of Masada.]
1346 - Stefan Dušan/'Dušan the Mighty' is crowned Emperor of the Serbs, establishing a powerful empire in the Balkans.
1520 - The Revolt of the Comuneros begins in Spain against the rule of Charles V.
1524 - Giovanni Verrazano, on a voyage for France, becomes the the first European to discover the New York harbour.
1705 - Scientist Isaac Newton is knighted.
1746 - The Battle of Culloden: The Jacobite forces, supported by the French, are defeated by the British Hanoverian army in Scotland, marking the end of the Jacobite Risings.
1758 - Francis Williams becomes the first Black college graduate to publish poetry.
1780 - Franz Friedrich Wilhelm von Fürstenberg founds the University of Münster.
1818 - The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the demilitarized border between the US and Canada on the Great Lakes.
1853 - The first passenger railway in India opens from Bori Bunder to Thane.
1862 - U.S. Civil War: The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act is signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln, abolishing slavery in Washington D.C.
1874 - Agricultural College is founded in Guelph, Ontario.
1881 - Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle in Dodge City, Kansas.
1899 - Magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurs west of Eureka, California.
1907 - Ellis Island records 11,745 immigrants in a single day.
1912 - Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an airplane across the English Channel.
1917 - Vladimir Lenin returns to Petrograd [now St. Petersburg] from exile in Switzerland, playing a crucial role in the Russian Revolution.
1919 - Mohandas Gandhi organizes a day of 'prayer and fasting' in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in India.
1922 - Germany and the Soviet Union re-establish diplomatic relations with the signing of the Treaty of Rapallo.
1922 - Annie Oakley hits 100 clay targets in a row, setting the women's record.
1925 - During the Communist St Nedelya Church assault in Sofia, Bulgaria, a bombing kills 150 and wounds 500.
1941 - The Office of Price Administration forms to handle rationing.
1941 - British ships attack and destroy the Italian-German Tarigo convoy [World War II].
1943 - Albert Hofmann accidentally discovers the hallucinogenic effects of LSD.
1945 - The U.S. Army liberates The POW camp Oflag IV-C [Colditz].
1945 - World War II: Adolf Hitler calls for a last stand in Berlin as Soviet forces approach.
1947 - A fertilizer explosion in Texas City, Texas, kills nearly 600 people.
1947 - Two ships explodes in harbor, Texas City, Texas.
1949 - Toronto Maple Leafs win third consecutive NHL Stanley Cup.
1961 - Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that Cuba will adopt Communism.
1962 - Walter Cronkite joins CBS Evening News as anchorman.
1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. writes his famous 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' while incarcerated for protesting against segregation.
1964 - The Rolling Stones release their debut album, 'The Rolling Stones,' in the UK.
1964 - The Ford Mustang is introduced for sale for $2,368.
1964 - Jerrie Mock becomes the first woman to fly solo around the world.
1972 - Apollo 16, the tenth crewed mission in the US Apollo program, launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
1972 - Two giant pandas, given to the U.S. by China, arrive at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
1983 - The first National Coin Week begins.
1996 - Britain’s Prince Andrew and his wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, announced their plans to divorce.
1999 - Sputnik-99 launches by hand from Mir space station.
2003 - The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens, admitting ten new member states to the European Union.  
2007 - A mass shooting on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University results in 33 deaths, including the shooter.
[The Virginia Tech shooting.]
2012 - The trial of Anders Behring Breivik begins in Oslo, Norway, for the 2011 Norway attacks.

Other Observances:

Banana Day [Third Wednesday in April]
[Celebrates one of the world's most popular fruits.]
Day of the Mushroom
[A day to appreciate all kinds of mushrooms.]
Emancipation Day [Washington D.C.]
[Commemorates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia in 1862.]
Foursquare Day
[A day for fans of the location-based social networking app.]
Holy Wednesday
[A Christian holy day observed on the Wednesday before Easter, marking the end of Lent.]
National Bean Counter Day
[Honors accountants and their contributions.]
National Eggs Benedict Day
[A culinary holiday to enjoy this classic breakfast dish.]
National Healthcare Decisions Day
[Encourages people to make informed decisions about their healthcare and advance directives.]
National Librarian Day
[Honors the work and dedication of librarians.]
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
[A fun, informal holiday (typically the day after income taxes are due in the US).]
Save the Elephant Day
[An international day dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of elephants and the urgent need for their protection.]
Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day
[Encourages parents to introduce their daughters to the benefits of volunteering.]
World Semicolon Day
[A day to raise awareness and support for mental health and suicide prevention.]
World Voice Day
[A global event dedicated to the celebration of the human voice.]
Youth Homelessness Matters Day
[Raises awareness and supports young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.]
National Pathway Day
[Founded in 2025 by the Porterville Unified School District Pathways Department.]
National Orchid Day
[Founded in 2015 by National Day Calendar® to appreciate orchids.]
National Angel Day
National Reveal the Genius Within Day

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Notable Events for April 16th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 16 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1660: Sir Hans Sloane, 1st Baronet, Anglo-Irish physician, naturalist, and collector. [Died: January 11, 1753]
1755: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, French portrait painter. [Died: March 30, 1842]
1786: Sir John Franklin, British Arctic explorer. [Died: June 11, 1847]
1820: Alexander Cartwright, American baseball player. [Died: July 12, 1892]
[Considered the inventor of modern baseball. Referred to as a 'Father of Baseball.']
1821: Ford Madox Brown, British painter of moral and historical subjects. [Died: October 6, 1893]
[Notable for his distinctively graphic and often Hogarthian version of the Pre-Raphaelite style.]
1844: Anatole France, French writer and Nobel Prize laureate. [Died: October 12, 1924]
1850: Herbert Baxter Adams, American educator and historian who brought German rigor to the study of history and social science in America. [Died: July 30, 1901]
1865: Grace Livingston Hill, American [early 20th-century] novelist. [Died: February 23, 1947]
[She wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Her characters were most often young Christian women or become Christians within the confines of the story.]
1867: Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneer, co-founder of the Wright Company. [Died: May 30, 1912]
1889: Charlie Chaplin, iconic English actor, comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. [Died: December 25, 1977]
1917: Barry Nelson, American actor [Died: April 7, 2007]
[The first actor to portray Ian Fleming's secret agent 'James Bond.']
1922: Kingsley Amis, British novelist and critic. [Died: October 22, 1995]
1924: Henry Mancini, American composer and conductor, known for film scores like 'Moon River.' [Died: June 14, 1994]
1927: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from April 19, 2005 until his resignation on February 28, 2013. [Died: December 31, 2022]
1927: Dick 'Night Train' Lane, American Pro Football Hall of Famer. [Died: January 29, 2002]
1930: Herbie Mann, American jazz flutist, and important early practitioner of world music. [Died: July 1, 2003]
1934: Don Kirshner, American music publisher, music consultant, rock music producer, talent manager, songwriter and rock & roll producer who invented bubblegum music. [Died: January 17, 2011]
[Dubbed 'the Man with the Golden Ear' by Time magazine, he was best known for managing songwriting talent as well as successful pop groups, such as the Monkees, Kansas, and the Archies.]
1935: Bobby Vinton, American singer and actor.
[He hosted his own self-titled TV show in the late 1970s. As a teen idol, he became known as 'The Polish Prince,' as his music paid tribute to his Polish heritage. One of his most popular songs is 'Blue Velvet' [a cover of the 1951 song recorded by Tony Bennett] which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, No. 1 in Canada [5 weeks], and number 2 in the UK, in 1990.]
1939: Dusty Springfield, English singer. [Died: March 2, 1999]
1940: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 14, 1972, until her abdication on January 14, 2024.
[Having reigned for exactly 52 years, she was the second-longest-reigning Danish monarch after Christian IV. She is also the world's most recent female reigning monarch.]
1946: R. Carlos Nakai, Native American flutist of Navajo and Ute heritage.
1947: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, American basketball legend.
1952: Bill Belichick, American football coach.
1954: Ellen Barkin, American actress.
1956: David M. Brown, United States Navy captain and NASA astronaut. [Died: February 1, 2003]
[Astronaut who died on Shuttle Columbia (STS-107)]  
1960: Michel Gill, American actor.
[Best known for playing President Garrett Walker in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' and Gideon Goddard on 'Mr. Robot.']
1962: Jason Scheff, American bassist, singer, and songwriter who was a frontman for the American rock band 'Chicago' from 1985 to 2016.
[Replacing former lead vocalist Peter Cetera, Scheff was the longest-serving bassist/vocalist of 'Chicago.']
1963: Jimmy Osmond, American singer and businessman.
[He is the youngest member of the sibling musical group the Osmonds. As a solo artist, Osmond has accumulated six gold records, one platinum record, and two gold albums.]
1964: David Pirner, American songwriter, singer, and producer best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the alternative rock band 'Soul Asylum.'
1965: Jon Cryer, American actor.
[Known for his role as Ducky in the movie 'Pretty in Pink,' but also Alan in the TV series 'Two and a Half Men.']
1965: Martin Lawrence, American actor and comedian.
1971: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Mexican-American singer, 'Queen of Tejano Music.' [Died: March 31, 1995]
1972: Tracy K. Smith, American poet and educator.
[She has won several awards for her works.]
1973: Akon [Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam], Senegalese-American singer, rapper, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist.
1976: Lukas Haas, American actor and musician.
[His acting career has spanned four decades, during which he has appeared in more than 50 feature films and a number of television shows and stage productions. His notable credits include the films Witness [1985], Lady in White [1988], Mars Attacks! [1996], Inception [2010], The Revenant [2015] and First Man [2018].]
1984: Claire Foy, British/English actress.
1993: Chance the Rapper [Chancellor Jonathan Bennett], American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
1993: Mirai Nagasu, American [former competitive] figure skater.
1996: Anya Taylor-Joy, British-American actress.
2002: Sadie Sink, American actress.

Died:

0069: Otho, Roman emperor. [Born: April 28, 0032]
1796: Mary 'Molly' Brant, Native American leader. [Born: c. 1736]
[Known as Mary Brant, Konwatsi'tsiaienni, and Degonwadonti, was a Mohawk leader in British New York and Upper Canada in the era of the American Revolution. Living in the Province of New York, she was the consort of Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, with whom she had eight children. Joseph Brant, who became a Mohawk leader and war chief, was her younger brother.]
1994: Ralph Ellison, American writer, literary critic, and scholar best known for his novel 'Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. [Born: March 1, 1913]
2002: Robert Urich, American film, television, and stage actor and television producer. [Born: December 19, 1946]
[Over the course of his 30-year career, he starred in a record 15 television series.]

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Notable Events for April 15th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 15 | Birthdays & Events]

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1452 - Leonardo da Vinci, the iconic Italian Renaissance polymath, is born.
1755 - Samuel Johnson's 'A Dictionary of the English Language' is published in London.
1817 - Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc found the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons, which later becomes known as the American School for the Deaf.
[American School for the Deaf is founded in Hartford, Connecticut.]
1854 - First state entomologist position is approved in New York.
1861 - President Lincoln calls for 75,000 Union militia volunteers.
1865 - Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, dies after being assassinated by John Wilkes Booth the previous evening. Vice President Andrew Johnson is sworn in as the 17th President.
1870 - Last day U.S. silver coins allowed to circulate in Canada.
1872 - Canadian thanksgiving day is held after Prince of Wales recovers from a serious illness.
1877 - The first home telephone is installed at a house in Somerville, Massachusetts.
1892 - The General Electric Company is formed.
[General Electric Co. is incorporated.]
1912 - The RMS Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people.
[The RMS Titanic sank at 2:27 AM off Newfoundland, enroute to the U.S.]
1920 - First Canadian small penny coin is released.
1923 - Insulin becomes generally available for the treatment of diabetes.
1923 - The first film with sound plays at the Rialto Theater, in New York City.
[This is slightly inaccurate. While experiments with sound films occurred earlier, the widespread commercial debut of synchronized sound in a feature film is generally credited to 'The Jazz Singer' in 1927. There might have been earlier demonstrations or short films with sound, but it wasn't the established beginning of 'talkies,' or 'talking pictures.']
1924 - The first road atlas is published by Rand McNally.
1947 - Jackie Robinson makes his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
1955 - Ray Kroc opens his first McDonald's franchise restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, marking the founding of the modern McDonald's Corporation.
1964 - Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel opened, Virginia-Delmarva Peninsula.
1974 - First national lottery drawing takes place in Canada.
1989 - The Hillsborough disaster in Sheffield, England, results in the deaths of 97 Liverpool football fans, due to a human crush.

1989 - Tiananmen Square protests begin in Beijing, following the death of reformer Hu Yaobang.
1989 - The largest lottery of the time is drawn in Illinois in the amount of $69 million.
2013 - The Boston Marathon bombing occurs, killing three people and injuring hundreds near the finish line.
2019 - A major fire severely damages the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Other Observances:

National Tax Day
[In the United States, April 15th is the traditional deadline for filing federal and state income tax returns.]
Take A Wild Guess Day
[A day to embrace spontaneity and make a playful guess about something.]
National Rubber Eraser Day
[A day to appreciate the handy tool that helps us correct our mistakes.]
Purple Up! Day
[Part of the Month of the Military Child, this day encourages everyone to wear purple to show support for military children.]
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
[A culinary day to enjoy this specific type of ham.]
National Laundry Day
[A practical day, likely to encourage getting laundry done.]
National Titanic Remembrance Day
[Commemorates the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.]
Jackie Robinson Day
[Celebrated annually to honor Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947.]

Born:

1452: Leonardo da Vinci, Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. [Died: May 2, 1519]
1786: Walter Channing, American physician and professor of medicine. [Died: July 27, 1876]
[Physician who was the first to use anesthesia during childbirth.]
1829: Mary Harris Thompson, American physician and surgeon. [Died: May 21, 1895]
[The first American woman surgeon.]
1894: Bessie Smith, African-American blues singer widely renowned during the Jazz Age. [Died: September 26, 1937]
[Nicknamed the 'Empress of the Blues,' formerly 'Queen of the Blues,' she was the most popular female blues singer of the 1930s.]
1916: Alfred S. Bloomingdale, American businessman. [Died: August 23, 1982]
[Became known as the "Father of the Credit Card" after launching the Dine and Sign credit card.]
1928: Norma Merrick Sklarek, American architect. [Died: February 6, 2012]
[Sklarek was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in the states of New York [1954], and California [1962], as well as the first Black woman to become a member of the American Institute of Architects [AIA].]
1933: Roy Clark, American singer, musician, and television presenter. [Died: November 15, 2018]
[He's best known for having hosted 'Hee Haw,' a nationally televised country variety show, from 1969 to 1997. Clark was an important and influential figure in country music, both as a performer and in helping to popularize the genre.]
1933: Elizabeth Montgomery, American actress whose career spanned five decades in film, stage, and television. [Died: May 18, 1995]
[Fondly remembered for her role as Samantha in the TV series 'Bewitched.']
1937: Robert W. Gore, American engineer and scientist, inventor and businessman. [Died: September 17, 2020]
[Co-inventor of Gore-Tex, the waterproof and breathable fabric used in sporting and outdoor gear.]
1959: Emma Thompson, British actress and screenwriter.
[Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.]
1978: Chris Stapleton, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist.
[Known country singer of the hit song 'Tennessee Whiskey.' He has co-written with Vince Gill, Peter Frampton, Sheryl Crow, and Ed Sheeran, among others.]
1979: Luke Evans, Welsh actor and singer.
1990: Emma Watson, English actress.
[As a child, she rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the 'Harry Potter' film series, having previously acted only in school plays.]

Died:

1865: Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. [Born: February 12, 1809]
[He led the United States through the American Civil War, defeating the Confederate States of America, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.]
1980: Jean-Paul Sartre, French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic, considered a leading figure in 20th-century French philosophy and Marxism. [Born: June 21, 1905]
1990: Greta Garbo, Swedish-American actress, and a premier star during Hollywood's silent and early golden eras. [Born: September 18, 1905]
1994: John Curry, British figure skater. [Born: September 9, 1949]
[Known as the 1976 European, World and Olympic Champion. He's noted for combining ballet and modern dance influences into his skating.]
2002: Byron White, American lawyer, jurist, and professional football player. [Born: June 8, 1917]
[He served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, from 1962 until 1993.]

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Notable Events for April 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 14 | Birthdays & Events]

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1471 - In England, the Yorkists under Edward IV defeat the Lancastrians under the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Barnet. The Earl is killed, and Edward IV resumes the throne.  
1561 - A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described by some as an aerial battle.

1775 - The first American abolition society, the 'Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage,' is organized in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.
[The abolitionist society forms in Philadelphia, PA.]  
1792 - The French Revolutionary War begins when France declares war on Austria.
1793 - French troops led by Léger-Félicité Sonthonax defeat slave settlers in the Siege of Port-au-Prince.
1816 - Bussa's Rebellion, a major slave revolt in British-ruled Barbados, begins. Bussa is now remembered as Barbados' first national hero.  
1818 - The U.S. Medical Corps is formed.
1828 - Noah Webster's 'American Dictionary of the English Language' is first printed, introducing distinctly American words to the lexicon.
[Noah Webster copyrights the first American dictionary.]  
1836 - The U.S. Congress forms the Territory of Wisconsin.
1841 - Edgar Allan Poe publishes his first detective story [Murders in Rue Morgue].
1849 - Hungary declares itself independent of Austria with Lajos Kossuth as its leader.  
1858 - A severe fire in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, destroys several city blocks, leaving about 1,000 people homeless.
1860 - The first Pony Express rider reaches San Francisco, California.
1863 - William Bullock patents 'continuous-roll printing press.'
1865 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He dies the following day.
[John Wilkes Booth shoots President Lincoln in Ford's Theatre.]
1865 - William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State, and his family are attacked at home by Lewis Powell, an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth.  
1881 - The Four Dead in Five Seconds Gunfight that occurs in El Paso, Texas.
1890 - The Pan-American Union is founded by the First International Conference of American States in Washington, D.C.  
1894 - The first commercial motion picture house opens in New York City, using ten Kinetoscopes for peep-show viewing.  
[The first ever commercial motion picture house [movie theatre] opens in New York City.]
1895 - The Ljubljana earthquake, the most destructive and last major earthquake in the area, occurs.
1902 - James Cash Penney opens his first The Golden Rule Store, which later becomes becomes JCPenney.
1910 - President William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. president to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game.  
1912 - The RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 PM Newfoundland time and begins to sink.
1914 - Dr. Harry Plotz isolates the bacteria that causes Typhus Fever.
1914 - Stacy G. Carkhuff [Firestone Tire and Rubber Company] receives a patent for non-skid tire pattern.
1918 - American pilots engage in the first dogfight for the U.S. over the Western Front near Toul, France.  
1920 - A series of tornadoes in Alabama and Mississippi kill 219 people.
1927 - The first Volvo car is manufactured in Gothenburg, Sweden.
1931 - The Second Spanish Republic is proclaimed, and King Alfonso XIII goes into exile. In Barcelona, Francesc Macià proclaims the Catalan Republic.
1935 - The 'Black Sunday' dust storm, one of the most devastating of the Dust Bowl era, sweeps across the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles and neighboring areas.  
1939 - John Steinbeck publishes his novel 'The Grapes of Wrath.'
1940 - World War II: Royal Marines land in Namsos, Norway, preceding a larger Allied force.
1941 - World War II: German and Italian forces attack Tobruk, Libya.
1944 - The Bombay Explosion: A massive explosion on the cargo ship Fort Stikine in Bombay harbor kills around 1,300 people and injures 3,000.
1945 - Razing of Friesoythe: The 4th Canadian [Armoured] Division deliberately destroys the German town of Friesoythe.
1956 - The Ampex Corporation demonstrates the first commercial videotape recorder.
1958 - The Soviet satellite Sputnik 2 falls from orbit after a 162-day mission.
1960 - The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs to win their fifth consecutive Stanley Cup.
1967 - The first Major League Baseball game played outside the United States takes place in Montreal, Canada, with the Montreal Expos facing the St. Louis Cardinals.
1969 - At the Academy Awards, Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand tie for the Best Actress Oscar, the first tie in a major acting category in three decades.
1978 - A Korean Air Lines Boeing 707 crashes in Russia after being fired upon by the Soviets.
1986 - The heaviest hailstones ever recorded (about 1 kg or 2.2 lbs each) hit Bangladesh, killing 92 people.
1986 - The United States bombs terrorist and military targets in Libya in retaliation for Libyan sponsorship of terrorism.
1988 - The Soviet Union agrees to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan at a United Nations ceremony in Geneva.
1988 - The USS Samuel B. Roberts strikes a mine in the Persian Gulf during Operation Earnest Will.
1991 - The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
1994 - In a friendly fire incident during Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, two U.S. Air Force aircraft mistakenly shoot down two U.S. Army helicopters, killing 26 people.
1999 - A severe hailstorm strikes Sydney, Australia, causing A$2.3 billion in insured damages, the most costly natural disaster in Australian history at the time.
2002 - Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez returns to office two days after being ousted and arrested by the country's military.
2003 - The Human Genome Project is complete, with 99% of the human genome sequenced to an accuracy of 99.99%.
2003 - U.S. troops in Baghdad capture Abu Abbas, leader of the Palestinian group that killed an American on the hijacked cruise liner MS Achille Lauro in 1985.
2010 - The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland begins erupting, sending ash plumes into the sky and disrupting air traffic across northern and central Europe for days.
2014 - Two bombs detonate at a bus station in Nyanya, Nigeria, killing at least 88 people.
2019 - The historic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral catches fire during a restoration campaign, destroying most of its roof and spire.
2022 - During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian warship Moskva sinks.
2023 - The European Space Agency launches the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer [JUICE] mission.
2024 - Flooding in the Persian Gulf begins, results in fatalities in Oman.

Other Observances:

National Gardening Day
[A day to celebrate the joys and benefits of gardening.]

National Dolphin Day
[A day dedicated to raising awareness about dolphin conservation.]
Look Up at the Sky Day
[Encourages people to take a moment to appreciate the sky above.]
National Pecan Day

[A day to enjoy and celebrate pecans in all their forms.]

National Reach as High as You Can Day
National Pan American Day
National Ex-Spouse Day

 [An unofficial holiday with varying intentions, sometimes seen as a day for reflection or even reconciliation.]
World Quantum Day

[Celebrated annually on April 14th, referencing the first digits of Planck's constant (4.14), to promote public understanding of Quantum Science and Technology.]
International Moment of Laughter Day
National Donate a Book Day
Perfume Day

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Notable Events for April 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 14 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1629: Christiaan Huygens, Dutch mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. [Died: July 8, 1695]
[Known for his work on telescopes, Saturn's rings, and the wave theory of light.]
1707: Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician and physicist. [Died: September 18, 1783]
[One of the most prolific and influential mathematicians of all time.]
1819: Harriett Ellen Grannis Arey, American educator, author, editor, and publisher. [Died: April 26, 1901]
[Was one of the first women to study in a co-ed environment.]
1857: Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. [Died: October 26, 1944]
1866: Anne Sullivan, American teacher. [Died: October 20, 1936]
[Best known for being 'The Miracle Worker' teacher, instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller.]
1889: Arnold J. Toynbee, English historian. [Died: October 22, 1975]
[Known for his twelve-volume 'A Study of History.']
1891: B. R. Ambedkar, Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer. [Died: December 6, 1956]
[A key architect of the Constitution of India.]
1892: V. Gordon Childe, Australian archaeologist and philologist. [Died: October 19, 1957]
[Influential in the study of European prehistory.]
1904: Sir John Gielgud, English actor and director. [Died: May 21, 2000]
[One of the great figures of the British stage.]
1924: Shorty Rogers, American jazz musician. [Died: November 7, 1994]
[Trumpet and flugelhorn player who was one of the creators of West Coast Jazz.]
1925: Rod Steiger, American actor. [Died: July 9, 2002]
[Known for his intense character portrayals.]
1930: Bradford Dillman, American actor and author. [Died: January 16, 2018]
1932: Loretta Lynn, American country music singer-songwriter, an iconic figure in country music. [Died: October 4, 2022]
1935: Erich von Däniken, Swiss author.
[Known for his controversial theories about extraterrestrial influence on early human civilization.]
1936: Frank Serpico, American former police officer.
[Known for exposing police corruption in New York City.]
1940: Julie Christie, British actress.
[An Academy Award winner known for films like 'Doctor Zhivago' and 'Shampoo.']
1941: Pete 'Charlie Hustle' Rose, American former professional baseball player and manager. [Died: September 30, 2024]
[One of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history.]
1945: Ritchie Blackmore, English guitarist, and a founding member of 'Deep Purple,' and 'Rainbow.'
1952: Kenny Aaronson, American bass guitarist
[He has recorded or performed with several notable artists such as Bob Dylan, Rick Derringer, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Billy Squier, New York Dolls, and Hall and Oates. Since 2015, he has been the bass player for The Yardbirds.]
1958: Peter Capaldi, Scottish actor and director.
[Best known for his roles as the twelfth Doctor in 'Doctor Who' and Malcolm Tucker in 'The Thick of It.']
1960: Brian Forster, American [former child] actor and racing car driver.
[Best known as Chris Partridge in 'The Partridge Family.']
1960: Brad Garrett, American actor and comedian.
[Best known for his role as Robert Barone in 'Everybody Loves Raymond.']
1961: Robert Carlyle, Scottish actor.
[Known for roles in 'Trainspotting,' 'The Full Monty,' and 'Once Upon a Time.']
1968: Anthony Michael Hall, American actor.
[Known for his roles in 1980s teen films like 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club.']

1969: Martyn LeNoble, Dutch bassist.
[Known for his work with 'Porno for Pyros' and 'Jane's Addiction.']
1973: Adrien Brody, American actor and producer.
[Academy Award winner for 'The Pianist.']
1974: Da Brat, American rapper and actress.
1975: Anderson Silva, Brazilian-American mixed martial artist.
[Former UFC Middleweight Champion.]
1977: Sarah Michelle Gellar, American actress and producer.
[Best known for her role as Buffy Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.']
1977: Rob McElhenney, American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
[Creator and star of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.']
1980: Win Butler, American-Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
[Lead vocalist and guitarist for 'Arcade Fire.']
1982: Seth Rogen, Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and producer.
1988: Chris Wood, American actor.
[Known for his roles in 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Supergirl.']
1993: Graham Phillips, American actor.
[Known for his role as Zach Florrick in 'The Good Wife.']
1993: Kent Jones, American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
1996: Abigail Breslin, American actress.
[Known for her role in 'Little Miss Sunshine.']

Died:

1995: Burl Ives, American folk singer and actor with a career that spanned more than six decades. [Born: June 14, 1909]
2002: Buck Baker, American stock car racer. [Born: March 4, 1919]
2007: Don Ho, Hawaiian traditional pop musician, singer, and entertainer. [Born: August 13, 1930]
2011: Trevor Bannister, British actor. [Born: August 14, 1934]
2011: Walter Breuning, American supercentenarian, and retired railroad worker from Montana. [Born: September 21, 1896]
[He lived for 114 years and 205 days and was, up to the time of his death, the oldest living man in the world and the third-oldest verified man ever.]

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Notable Events for April 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 13 | Birthdays & Events]

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Pre-1600:

1111 - Henry V, King of Germany, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
1204 - Constantinople falls to the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade, temporarily ending the Byzantine Empire.  
1455 - The Thirteen Years' War begins with the Battle for Kneiphof.

1601-1900:

1612 - Samurai Miyamoto Musashi defeats Sasaki Kojirō in a famous duel on Funajima island.
1613 - Samuel Argall, after capturing Pocahontas, sets off to Jamestown to exchange her for English prisoners.
1699 - The Sikh religion is formalized as the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.
1742 - George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah makes its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland.
1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, American forces are ambushed and defeated in the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey.
1796 - The first elephant arrives in U.S. from India.
1829 - The Roman Catholic Relief Act grants Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom the right to vote and sit in Parliament.
1849 - Lajos Kossuth present the Hungarian Declaration of Independence.
1860 - The first Pony Express rider reach Sacramento, California with mail.
1861 - The American Civil War begins as Union forces surrendered Fort Sumter to Confederate forces.
1865 - American Civil War: Raleigh, North Carolina, are occupied by Union forces.
1869 - George Westinghouse receives the patent for a steam power brake.
1870 - The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art is founded.
1873 - The Colfax massacre occurs in Louisiana, resulting in the deaths of over 60 African American men.  
1879 - George Westinghouse receives a patent for a steam power brake.

1901-2000:

1902 - James C. Penney opens his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
1904 - Congress authorizes a Lewis and Clark Exposition $1 gold coin for circulation.
1909 - The 31 March Incident leads to the overthrow of Sultan Abdul Hamid II in the Ottoman Empire.
1919 - The Jallianwala Bagh massacre takes place in Amritsar, India, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed demonstrators.
1920 - Helen Hamilton becomes the first female Civil Service Commissioner.
1924 - AEK, a major Greek multi-sport club, is established in Athens.
1934 - Nearly 4.7 million families in the U.S. report receiving welfare payments, during the Great Depression.
1940 - Cornelius 'Dutch' Warmerdam becomes the first man to pole vault 15 feet, using a bamboo pole.
1941 - A pact of neutrality is signed between the USSR and Japan. German troops captured Belgrade, Yugoslavia.  
1943 - The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C., on Thomas Jefferson's 200th birthday.
1945 - World War II: German troops kill over 1,000 political and military prisoners in Gardelegen, Germany. Soviet and Bulgarian forces captured Vienna.  
1946 - White pitcher Eddie Klepp is signed by the Negro League champions Cleveland Buckeyes.
1949 - Dr. Philip S. Hench of the Mayo Clinic announces that cortisone could treat rheumatoid arthritis.
1953 - The CIA launches the mind-control program Project MKUltra.
1960 - The world's first satellite navigation system, Transit 1B, is launched.  
1961 - The U.N. General Assembly condemns South Africa because of apartheid.
1964 - Sidney Poitier becomes the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for the film Lilies of the Field.
1965 - The Beatles record their hit song 'Help!'
1970 - The phrase 'Okay, Houston, we've had a problem here,' is transmitted by Apollo 13 after a Beech-built oxygen tank explodes on its way to Moon.  
1970 - An oxygen tank explodes on Apollo 13 en route to the Moon, jeopardizing the mission and the crew's lives. Greek composer and politician Mikis Theodorakis was freed from internment.  
1972 - The Universal Postal Union recognizes the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate Chinese representative, expelling the Republic of China [Taiwan].

[The Battle of An Lộc began in the Vietnam War.]
1974 - The United States Post Office introduces the first self-adhesive postage stamps.
1976 - The U.S. Treasury Department reintroduces the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note.
1979 - The world's longest doubles ping-pong match ends after 101 hours.  
1980 - The US boycotts the summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Russia.
1984 - Pete Rose gets his 4000th hit in Major League Baseball.  
1986 - Jack Nicklaus wins his sixth Masters Tournament.  
1990 - The Soviet Union admits that the Katyn Massacre of 1940 was carried out by Stalin's secret police.
1994 - The World Champion Houston Rockets set the NBA record for the largest margin of victory, defeating the Miami Heat by 56 points.  
1997 - Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament, and the first person of African heritage to win a major golf title.
 
2001-Present:

2004 - A dwarf mouse named 'Yoda' celebrates his fourth birthday, making him the oldest of his kind and, far beyond 100 in human years.
[Yoda owed his longevity to genetic modifications that affected his pituitary and thyroid glands and reduced insulin production - and which left him a third smaller than an average mouse and very sensitive to cold.]
2004 - Barry Bonds, the San Francisco slugger, hits his 661st career home run, passing Willie Mays (also his Godfather) to take sole possession of third place on baseball’s career list.
2014 - Three people are killed in a shooting in Overland Park, Kansas.
2022 - The Russian cruiser Moskva is attacked by Ukrainian missiles and sank in the Black Sea.
2024 - Iran and its proxies launches a large-scale drone and missile attack on Israel. Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

Other Observations:

National Borinqueneers Day
[Honors the 65th Infantry Regiment, a Puerto Rican regiment of the U.S. Army.]

National Make Lunch Count Day
[Encourages people to make their midday meal more nutritious and enjoyable.]

National Peach Cobbler Day
[A day to enjoy the sweet and comforting dessert.]

National Scrabble Day
[Celebrates the popular word game, coinciding with the birthday of its inventor, Alfred Butts.]

National Thomas Jefferson Day
[Commemorates the birthday of the third U.S. President.]

International Plant Appreciation Day
National Silly Earring Day
Holy Week  [Also called, ‘Great and Holy Week,’ or ‘Passion Week.]
[Holy Week has five days of special significance, which start on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, until Holy Saturday [Black Saturday], but doesn’t include Easter Sunday.]
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Orthodox
Passover
Theravada New Year
[This day marks Buddha’s birth, death, enlightenment, and the start of the rainy season.]
Semana Santa
[Observed annually in Spain during the week immediately before Easter. This year it takes place from April 13 to 20.]
Unfairly Prosecuted Persons Day
[Slovakia holds a day of remembrance for the aggression against monks in communist Czechoslovakia, in an event called the Unfairly Prosecuted Persons Day, which is observed each year on April 13.]
Songkran Water Festival  [Celebrated Annually - Extends to April 15.]
['The world’s wettest festival.' This celebration is important in particular to the people of Thailand, and most countries of Southeast Asia, as it represents the start of a New Year.]

Born:

1570: Guy Fawkes, English soldier and member of the Gunpowder Plot [probable]. [Died: January 31, 1606]
1735: Isaac Low, Founder of the New York Chamber of Commerce, which was the first organization of it's kind in the U.S. [Died: July 25, 1791]
1743 [April 13 [O.S. April 2]: Thomas Jefferson, American Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States [1801 to 1809]. [Died: July 4, 1826]
1772: Eli Terry, Clockmaker who received a patent shelf clock mechanism that would eventually lead to making clocks affordable for everyone. [Died: February 24, 1852]
1852: Frank Winfield Woolworth, American entrepreneur, and founder the F. W. Woolworth Company, Woolworth's five-and-dime stores. [Died: April 8, 1919]
[One of the first five and dime stores in the country.]
1854: Lucy Craft Laney, American educator, and founder of the Haines Normal and Industrial School [Georgia]. [Died: October 23, 1933]
1866: Butch Cassidy [Robert LeRoy Parker], American outlaw, train and bank robber, and the leader of the wild west gang, the 'Wild Bunch.' [Died: November 7, 1908]
1879: Oswald Bruce Cooper, American type designer, lettering artist, graphic designer, and teacher of these trades. [Died: December 17, 1940]

[He is best known as the designer and namesake of the Cooper Black typeface.]
1899: Alfred Mosher Butts, American architect, and famous creator/inventor of the game 'Scrabble.' [Died: April 4, 1993]
1906: Samuel Beckett, Irish novelist, playwright, and poet [Nobel Prize laureate]. [Died: December 22, 1989]
1909: Eudora Welty, Short story writer and novelist who wrote 'The Optimist's Daughter,' which awarded her to become the first living author to have her works published by the Library of America. [Died: July 23, 2001]
1916: Edna Lewis, Considered the 'Mother of Soul Food.' [Died: February 13, 2006]
1917: Robert Orville Anderson, American businessman, art collector, and philanthropist who founded Atlantic Richfield Company [ARCO]. [Died: December 2, 2007]
1931: Jon Stone, One of the original crew members on Sesame Street who also helped develop the characters Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. [Died: March 30, 1997]
1939: Paul Sorvino, American actor ['Goodfellas,' 'Law & Order']. [Died: July 25, 2022]
1941: Michael Stuart Brown, Geneticist who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for describing the regulation of cholesterol metabolism.
1943: Bill Conti, American composer [theme music for Rocky and James Bond films].
1945: Tony Dow, American actor fondly remembered for his role as Wally on 'Leave it to Beaver.' [Died: July 27, 2022]
1946: Al Green, American soul singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer.
1950: Ron Perlman, American actor ['Hellboy,' 'Sons of Anarchy'].
1951: Peabo Bryson, American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
1951: Max Weinberg, Drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
[Also known as TV personality, bandleader for Conan O'Brien on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' and 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.' He is the father of former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg.]

1963: Garry Kasparov, Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.

1964: Caroline Rhea, Canadian actress and stand-up comedian ['Sabrina the Teenage Witch'].

1970: Ricky Schroder, American actor ['Silver Spoons,' 'NYPD Blue'].
1972: Aaron Lewis, American singer and guitarist [Staind].
1975: Lou Bega, German singer ['Mambo No. 5'].
1976: Glenn Howerton, American actor ['It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'].
1982: Ty Dolla $ign, American rapper and singer.
1988: Allison Williams, American actress ['Girls, Get Out'].

Died:

1938: Archie 'Grey Owl' Belaney, English–Canadian popular writer, public speaker and conservationist. [Born: September 18, 1888]
1941: Annie Jump Cannon, American astronomer. [Born: December 11, 1863]
1993: Wallace Stegner, American novelist, writer, environmentalist, and historian. [Born: February 18, 1909]
[Called 'The Dean of Western Writers.']
2009: Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych, American professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers. [Born: August 14, 1954]
2012: Jonathan Frid, Canadian actor, best known for his role as vampire Barnabas Collins on the gothic television soap opera 'Dark Shadows.' [Born: December 2, 1924]

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Notable Events for April 12th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 12 | Birthdays & Events]

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1204 - The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople.
1606 - The Union Jack is adopted as the national flag of Great Britain.
1833 - Charles A. Gayler receives a patent for a fireproof safe.
1833 - Charles Gayler receives a patent for a fireproof iron chest.
1859 - First U.S. championship billiards game takes place in Detroit, Michigan.
[Michael J Phelan wins the first 1st U.S. billiards championship.]
1861 - The American Civil War begins as Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.
[The U.S. Civil War begins.]
1877 - The catcher's mask is used for the first time in a baseball game.
1892 - George C Blickensderfer patents the first portable typewriter.
1936 - Women are granted the right to vote in Ontario, Canada.
1936 - Nova Scotia’s Moose River gold mine collapses, trapping 3 people.
1937 - The first aircraft jet engine is successfully ground-tested by Sir Frank Whittle in Rugby, England.
1938 - New York becomes the first state to require medical tests for marriage licenses.
1945 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies in office; Vice President Harry S. Truman becomes the 33rd President.
1954 - Bill Haley and His Comets record '(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock,' a song that would become a rock and roll anthem.  
1955 - Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine is declared safe and effective.  
1961 - Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space, orbiting the Earth aboard Vostok 1.
1969 - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by the 5th Dimension tops the charts for 6 weeks.
1980 - Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope across Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland, by dipping his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean.
1981 - The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on its first orbital test flight (STS-1).
[Space shuttle Columbia is first launched.]
1983 - Harold Washington is elected the first African American mayor of Chicago.
1987 - Texaco Inc. becomes the largest U.S. company in history to file bankruptcy after it is ordered to pay Pennzoil $8.53 billion in damages for unfair business practices.
1988 - Bernardo Bertolucci's film 'The Last Emperor' wins all nine Academy Awards for which it was nominated.
1992 - Golfer Fred Couples wins the Masters tournament.

Other Observances:

National Desfast Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
[A day to enjoy this classic comfort food.]
National Only Child Day
[Celebrates individuals who are only children.]
National Licorice Day
[A day for licorice lovers to enjoy all its forms.]
National Big Wind Day
[Commemorates the highest natural wind gust ever recorded on Earth: 231 mph on Mount Washington, New Hampshire, on April 12, 1934.]
National Record Store Day [Changes Annually]
[Celebrates the culture of independently owned record stores.]
Walk on Your Wild Side Day
[Encourages people to step outside their comfort zones.]

International Hamster Day  [also known as 'World Hamster Day']

Wear a Star Day
[A day to share grief and cherish memories of loved ones.]
Passover Begins
[This major Jewish holiday, a spring festival, commences today and lasts for eight days. Many Christians also participate in celebrating Passover.]
National For Twelves Day
[A day to celebrate the number 12 in various fun ways.]
National Colorado Day
[Recognizes Colorado as the 38th state to join the Union.]
International Day of Pink
Slow Art Day
Teak Awareness Day
D.E.A.R. Day [Drop Everything And Read]
[Encourages people of all ages to take some time to read.]
Halifax Day
[A local observance in Halifax, North Carolina, commemorating the Halifax Resolves, a significant step towards American independence.]
International Day for Street Children
[Raises awareness for the rights and needs of street children, worldwide.]
International Day of Human Space Flight
[Celebrates the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight.]
Russian Cosmonaut Day
[Another commemoration of Yuri Gagarin's spaceflight.]
Yuri's Night
[A global celebration of humanity's achievements in space exploration.]
National Catch and Release Day [Second Saturday of April]
[Promotes responsible fishing practices.]

Born:

1724: Lyman Hall, Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. [Died: October 19, 1790]
1792: John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, Governor-general of British North America. [Died: July 28, 1840]
[Known as 'Radical Jack,' and commonly referred to in Canadian history texts as Lord Durham, was a British Whig statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General and high commissioner of British North America.]
1838: John Shaw Billings, American librarian, building designer, and surgeon. [Died: March 11, 1913]
[Surgeon who modernized the U.S. Army Library of the Surgeon General's Office.]

1879: Frederic G. Melcher, American publisher, bookseller, editor, and a major contributor to the library science field and book industry. [Died: March 9, 1963]

[Founder of Children's Book Week.]
1883: Imogen Cunningham, Famous American photographer known for her botanical photography, nudes, and industrial landscapes. [Died: June 23, 1976]

1908: Robert Lee Scott, Jr., American brigadier general in the United States Air Force and a flying ace of World War II, credited with shooting down 13 Japanese aircraft. [Died: February 27, 2006]
1916: Beverly Cleary, American writer of children's and young adult fiction. [Died: March 25, 2021]
[Famous children's author who wrote 'Henry Huggins,' and 'Ramona and Her Mother.']

1916: Benjamin Libet, Neuropsychologist who is considered one of the early pioneers in the study of human consciousness. [Died: July 23, 2007]
1924: Dr. Peter Safar, Austrian anesthesiologist of Czech descent. He is credited with pioneering cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR]. [Died: August 3, 2003]
1924: Curtis Turner, Stock car racer who ran 184 NASCAR races over 17 years, winning 17 titles. [Died: October 4, 1970]
1925: Evelyn Berezin, Computer scientist and engineer who created the first word processor and the first airline reservation system. [Died: December 8, 2018]
1932: Herbert Butros Khaury, American musician and musical archivist. [Died: November 30, 1996]

[Known as 'Tiny Tim' who sang 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips.']

1933: Montserrat Caballe, Spanish operatic soprano singer, from Catalonia. [Died: October 6, 2018]
1940: Herbie Hancock, American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer.
1942: Frank Bank, American actor. [Died: April 13, 2013]
[Particularly known for his role as Clarence 'Lumpy' Rutherford on the 1957–1963 situation comedy television series 'Leave It to Beaver.']
1947: David Letterman, American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner.
[Known as talk show host of the Late Night with David Letterman [NBC] and the Late Show with David Letterman [CBS].]
1949: Carol Ross Barney, American architect and the founder and Design Principal of Ross Barney Architects.
[The first woman architect to design a federal building.]
1950: David Cassidy, American actor and musician. [Died: November 21, 2017]
[Best known for his role as Keith Partridge, the son of Shirley Partridge [played by his real-life stepmother, actress Shirley Jones], in the 1970s musical-sitcom 'The Partridge Family.' This role catapulted Cassidy to teen idol status as a superstar pop singer of the 1970s.]
1956: Andy García, American actor, director, producer, and musician.
1957: Vince Gill, American singer, songwriter, and musician.
1971: Shannen Doherty, American actress. [Died: July 13, 2024]
[Known for her primary roles in 'Little House on the Prairie,' 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun,' 'Heathers,' 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' 'Mallrats,' and 'Charmed.']
1979: Jennifer Morrison, American actress and director.
1979: Claire Danes, American actress.
1997: Stubbs the Cat, Honorary Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska. [Died: July 21, 2017]

Died:

1912: Clara Barton, Nurse who founded the American Red Cross. [Born: December 25, 1821]
1945: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President. Known as 'FDR.' [Born: January 30, 1882]
1989: Sugar Ray Robinson, American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1965. [Born: May 3, 1921]
1989: Abbie Hoffman, American political and social activist. [Born: November 30, 1936]
[Co-founded the Youth International Party ('Yippies') and was a member of the Chicago Seven. He was also a leading proponent of the Flower Power movement.]
2019: Georgia Engel, American actress. [Born: July 28, 1948]
[Best known as Georgette Franklin on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.']

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Notable Events for April 11th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 11 | Birthdays & Events]

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  145 - Likely birth of Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor.
1241 - The Battle of Mohi saw Mongol forces under Batu Khan decisively defeat the Hungarian army.
1512 - During the War of the League of Cambrai, French and Ferrarese forces win the Battle of Ravenna against Papal-Spanish troops.
1689 - William III and Mary II are crowned joint sovereigns of Great Britain. The Scottish Parliament also concurred with the English decision on this day.
1713 - The Treaty of Utrecht is signed between France and Great Britain, ending the War of the Spanish Succession [Queen Anne's War].
1727 - Johann Sebastian Bach's 'St Matthew Passion' BWV 244b premieres in Leipzig.
1814 - Napoleon Bonaparte is abdicated as Emperor of the French and was exiled to the island of Elba following the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
1856 - The Second Battle of Rivas occurs, where Juan Santamaría famously burned down a hostel where William Walker's filibusters were holed up.
1865 - Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War.
1865 - President Lincoln gives his last public speech.
[He gave the speech at the White House and spoke of the reconstruction of the south, in particular Louisiana.
1868 - Former Shōgun Tokugawa Yoshinobu surrenders Edo Castle to Imperial forces, marking the end of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.
1876 - The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is organized.
1888 - Henry Ford marries Clara Jane Bryant.
1890 - Ellis Island in New York was designated as an immigration station.
1898 - U.S. President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain, initiating the Spanish-American War.
1899 - Spain cedes Puerto Rico to the United States.
1900 - The USS Holland VI, the U.S. Navy's first modern submarine, is acquired.
[U.S. Navy bought its first commissioned submarine, USS Holland.]
1909 - The city of Tel Aviv is founded.
1917 - The United States entered World War I.
1919 - Geneva, Switzerland, is chosen as the headquarters of the League of Nations.
1921 - The first live sports broadcast on the radio occurs, a boxing match in Pittsburgh.
1921 - Emir Abdullah establishes the first centralized government in Transjordan.
1945 - During World War II, American forces liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp.
1947 - Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play in a modern-day Major League Baseball game, debuting for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
[Jackie Robinson became the first African-American major league baseball player.]
1951 - U.S. President Harry S. Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of his command in Korea.
1961 - The trial of former SS officer Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem for his role in the Holocaust.
1963 - Pope John XXIII issues 'Pacem in terris,' the first encyclical addressed to all Christians, advocating for world peace.
1968 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in housing.
1970 - Apollo 13 is launched on its ill-fated mission to the Moon.
[Manned by astronauts James Lovell, John Swigert, and Fred Haise.]
1979 - Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is overthrown.
1980 - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC] publishes guidelines stating that sexual harassment in the workplace was unlawful sex discrimination.
1981 - A massive riot occurs in Brixton, South London.

1981 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan returns home from the hospital after recovering from an assassination attempt.
1991 - The United Nations Security Council issues a formal ceasefire with Iraq, ending the Persian Gulf War.
1994 - The Rwandan genocide begins.
1996 - Forty-three African nations signs the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty.
1998 - The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Northern Ireland.
2001 - The detained crew of a U.S. EP-3E aircraft that landed in China after a collision are released.
2001 - Australia's national men's soccer team set a world record with a 31-0 victory against American Samoa.
2004 - A rattlesnake bites a shopper in tree section of home improvement store.
2006 - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran had enriched uranium. Mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano was arrested in Sicily after 40 years on the run.
2012 - George Zimmerman is arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
2012 - An 8.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia, followed by a large aftershock.
2013 -  Fossilized dinosaur eggs with embryos are discovered in China.
2019 - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is forcibly removed from the Ecuadorian embassy in London and arrested.
2023 - The Boston Bruins break the NHL record for most team points in a season.

Other Observances:

National Pet Day
[A day to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to raise awareness about the needs of orphaned pets. Consider spending extra time with your furry, scaly, or feathered friends, or think about supporting a local animal shelter.]

National Living Donor Day
[Honors individuals who have saved lives through organ and tissue donation. It's a day to recognize their selfless act and encourage others to consider living donation.]
Poet in a Cupcake Day
[A creative and fun holiday that encourages combining poetry with the enjoyment of cupcakes. Maybe try writing a short poem on a cupcake wrapper!]
National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
[A delicious holiday to enjoy melted cheese with bread, vegetables, and other dippables. Why not gather some friends for a fondue party tonight?]
National Submarine Day
[Commemorates the establishment of the U.S. Navy's modern submarine force with the commissioning of the USS Holland VI on this day in 1900.]
International 'Louie Louie' Day
[Celebrates the iconic and often misinterpreted rock and roll song.]
National Eight Track Tape Day
[A nostalgic nod to the music format of the 1960s and 70s. Dust off those old tapes and players if you still have them!]
National Barbershop Quartet Day
[Celebrates the unique four-part harmony of barbershop music. Perhaps you can find a local quartet performing or listen to some classic barbershop recordings.]
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day [Changes Annually]
[Part of National Donate Life Month, this day encourages wearing blue and green to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation.]
Blue & Green Day [Third Friday in April]
[A day to show support for environmental awareness and sustainability by wearing blue and green.]
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse
National Day of Silence [Changes Annually]
[A student-led national event where participants take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ+ people at school.]
World Parkinson's Disease Day
[Raises awareness of Parkinson's disease and supports those living with it.]

Born:

  145: Septimius Severus, Roman Emperor [probable] [193 to 211]. [Died: February 4, 211]
1722: Christopher Smart, English poet. [Died: May 20, 1771]
1794: Edward Everett, American politician, Unitarian pastor, educator, diplomat, and orator from Massachusetts. [Died: January 15, 1865]
1862: Charles Evans Hughes, American politician, academic, and jurist. 11th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court [1930 to 1941]. [Died: August 27, 1948]
1893: Dean Acheson, American politician and lawyer. U.S. Secretary of State. [Died: October 12, 1971]
1908: Jane Matilda Bolin, American attorney and judge. She was the first African American woman to serve as a judge in the United States. [Died: January 8, 2007]
1913: Oleg Cassini, French-American fashion designer. [Died: March 17, 2006]
[Though born to Russian aristocracy and raised in Italy, he built a fashion empire that was unmistakably American.]
1928: Ethel Kennedy, American socialite and wife of Robert F. Kennedy. [Died: October 10, 2024]
1932: Joel Grey, American actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and theatre director.
1941: Ellen Goodman, American Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist.

[American journalist and syndicated columnist. She won a Pulitzer Prize in 1980.]
1947: Peter Riegert, American actor ['Animal House'].
1950: Bill Irwin, American actor and comedian.
1957: Jim Lauderdale, American country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter.
1960: Jeremy Clarkson, English journalist and television presenter ['Top Gear,' and 'The Grand Tour'].
1972: Jason 'Tek' Varitek, American professional baseball coach, and former catcher [Boston Red Sox].
1973: Jennifer Esposito, American actress.
1974: David Banner, American rapper, record producer, and actor.
1974: Trot 'Dirt Dog' Nixon, American former professional baseball player.
1980: Mark 'Tex' Teixeira, American former professional baseball player.
1981: Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian supermodel and actress.
1987: Joss Stone, English singer, songwriter and actress.
2000: Milly Alcock, Australian actress ['House of the Dragon'].

Died:

1875: Samuel Heinrich Schwabe, German amateur astronomer remembered for his work on sunspots. [Born: October 25, 1789]
1906: James A. Bailey, American owner and manager of several 19th-century circuses [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, also billed as 'The Greatest Show on Earth']. [Born: July 4, 1847]
1926: Luther Burbank, American botanist, horticulturist, and pioneer in agricultural science who developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career. [Born: March 7, 1849]
1987: Erskine Caldwell, American novelist and short story writer. [Born: December 17, 1903]
2006: June Pointer, American singer, best known as the youngest of the singing group 'The Pointer Sisters.' [Born: November 30, 1953]
2007: Kurt Vonnegut, American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. [Born: November 11, 1922]
2007: Roscoe Lee Browne, American actor and director. [Born: May 2, 1922]
2013: Jonathan Winters, American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. [Born: November 11, 1925]

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Notable Events for April 10th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 10 | Birthdays & Events]

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1815 - Mount Tambora in Indonesia begins a massive three-month-long eruption, one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
[This event led to a 'year without a summer' in 1816 due to the amount of ash released into the atmosphere and caused an estimated 71,000 deaths.]
1849 - Safety pin is patented by Walter Hunt.
1861 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is established by William Barton Rogers in Massachusetts.
1866 - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York City by Henry Bergh, marking a significant step in animal welfare.
[The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated.]
1872 - First Arbor Day celebration is held in Nebraska.
1887 - On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.  
1912 - The RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England, on its maiden and only voyage. This ill-fated journey would end in tragedy on April 15th.  
1916 - The Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) is created in New York City, establishing a formal organization for professional golfers.
1919 - Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed and shot dead by government forces in Morelos, a significant loss for the peasant movement.  
1925 - 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is first published in New York City, becoming a landmark of American literature.
1937 - Trans-Canada Air Lines is created by Parliament.
1939 - Alcoholics Anonymous' 'Big Book' is first published, laying the foundation for the self-help group focused on recovery from alcoholism.  
1941 - During World War II, the Axis powers establish the Independent State of Croatia.
1945 - U.S. troops liberate the Nazi concentration camp at Buchenwald near Weimar, Germany, revealing the horrors of the Holocaust.
1953 - Feature length, full color, 3-D movie premieres in NYC: House of Wax starring Vincent Price.
1959 - 'Gidget' premieres.
1970 - Paul McCartney announces that The Beatles have broken up, a pivotal moment in music history, signaling the official end of one of the most influential bands of all time.
1984 - A 5-pound white crappie is caught in the Bibb County pond in Georgia.
1988 - The comic strip 'FoxTrot' debuts.
1994 - Charles Osgood becomes host of 'CBS’s Sunday Morning.'
1998 - Politicians in Northern Ireland reach the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark agreement aimed at ending 30 years of violent conflict known as 'The Troubles.'
2010 - The President of Poland, Lech Kaczyński, dies in a plane crash in Smolensk, Russia, along with numerous other high-ranking Polish officials.
2016 - Danny Willett wins the Masters golf tournament.
2023 - A mass shooting occurs at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Other Observances:

National Cherry Blossom Festival [Washington D.C.]
[Continues until April 13th, celebrating the blooming cherry blossoms.]

National Nana Day
National Siblings Day
[A day to celebrate the unique bond between brothers and sisters.]
National Erase Self-Negativity Day
[Encouraging people to identify and overcome negative self-talk.]

National Encourage a Young Writer Day
[Promoting the importance of writing among young people.]
National Farm Animals Day
[Raising awareness about the care and well-being of farm animals.]
ASPCA Day [American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Day]
[Recognizing the work of the ASPCA in protecting animals.]

National Cinnamon Crescent Day
[A day to enjoy the sweet and flaky pastry.]
National Alcohol Screening Day
[Part of the first full week of April, this day promotes awareness about alcohol misuse and encourages people to seek help if needed.]
Global Work From Home Day
[Celebrating the flexibility and benefits of remote work.]
Golfer's Day
[A day for golf enthusiasts.]
The Masters Tournament
[The prestigious golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, takes place from April 10th to 13th.]

International Safety Pin Day
[Recognizing the invention and usefulness of the safety pin.]

National Hug Your Dog Day
[A day for dog lovers to show affection to their canine companions.]
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
[Raising awareness about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people.]
Salvation Army Founder's Day
[Commemorating the founding of the Salvation Army by William Booth.]
National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day
Take Action for Libraries Day
[Also during National Library Week, encouraging support for libraries.]

Celebrate Teen Literature Day
[Observed during National Library Week, highlighting books for young adults.]
National Bookmobile Day
[Observed during National Library Week]
World Homeopathy Day

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Notable Events for April 10th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 10 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1778: William Hazlitt, English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. [Died: September 18, 1830]
1829: William Booth, British Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army. [Died: August 20, 1912]
1847: Joseph Pulitzer, newspaper publisher & founder of Pulitzer Prize. [Died: October 29, 1911]
1865: 'Wild Goose' Jack Miner, Canadian naturalist/conversationist. [Died: November 3, 1944]
[Called, by some, the 'father' of North American conservationism.]
1880: Frances Perkins, American workers-rights advocate who served as the fourth United States Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest serving in that position. [Died: May 14, 1965]
[The first woman to hold a cabinet-level position.]
1886: Johnny Hayes, American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics. [Died: August 25, 1965]
[Olympic gold medalist who contributed to the growth of long-distance running in the U.S.]
1900: Arnold Orville Beckman, American chemist, inventor, investor, and philanthropist. [Died: May 18, 2004]
[Inventor of the pH meter.]
1910: Paul Sweezy, Marxist economist, political activist, publisher, and founding editor of the long-running magazine 'Monthly Review.' [Died: February 27, 2004]
[He is best remembered for his contributions to economic theory as one of the leading Marxian economists of the second half of the 20th century.']
1915: Harry Morgan, American actor whose television and film career spanned six decades. Fondly remembered for his role as Colonel Sherman Potter in M.A.S.H. [Died: December 7, 2011]
1919: John Houbolt, American aerospace engineer. [Died: April 15, 2014]
[NASA engineer who lead the lunar orbit rendezvous (LOR) mission mode team, whose concept was used to land on the moon.]
1926: Junior Samples, American comedian best known for his 14-year run as a cast member of the television show 'Hee Haw.' [Died: November 13, 1983]
1927: Wesley A Clark, American physicist who is credited for designing the first modern personal computer. [Died: February 22, 2016]
[Designed the personal computer (LINC).]
1929: Liz Sheridan, American actress ['Seinfeld,' and 'ALF']. [Died: April 15, 2022 - She was 93.]
1929: Max von Sydow, Swedish-French actor known for his roles in films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'The Exorcist.' [Died: March 8, 2020]
1930: Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and feminist activist.
[Co-founder of the United Farm Workers.]
1932: Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. [Died: July 10, 2015]
1936: John Madden, Pro Football HOFer player and coach and sports newscaster. [Died: December 28, 2021]
1952: Steven Seagal, American actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist, and musician.
[Known for 'Above the Law' and 'Hard to Kill'.]
1959: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer.
1960: Steve Bisciotti, American business executive and the current majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
[Co-founder of the Allegis Group recruiting agency.]
1960: Katrina Leskanich, Former lead singer of 'Katrina and the Waves.'
1963: Warren DeMartini, American musician.
[Best known as the lead guitarist of the [glam metal] rock band 'Ratt.']
1968: Orlando Jones, American stand-up comedian and actor.
[Best known for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series 'MADtv,' for his role as the 7 Up spokesman [1999 to 2002], and for his role as the African god 'Anansi' on Starz's 'American Gods.']
1970: Q-Tip, American rapper and member of the hip-hop group 'A Tribe Called Quest.'
1975: David Harbour, American actor known for his role as Jim Hopper in 'Stranger Things.'
1979: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, English singer and songwriter.
1980: Charlie Hunnam, English actor known for his role as Jax Teller in 'Sons of Anarchy.'
1982: Chyler Leigh, American actress known for her roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Supergirl.'
1983: Jamie Chung, American actress and former reality television personality.
1984: Mandy Moore, American singer-songwriter and actress ['Walk to Remember' and 'This Is Us'].
1987: Shay Mitchell, Canadian actress known for her role in 'Pretty Little Liars.'
1988: Haley Joel Osment, American actor.
[Child actor best known for his role in 'The Sixth Sense' (1999).]
1990: Maren Morris, American country music singer-songwriter.
1991: AJ Michalka, American actress, musician and singer-songwriter who is best known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ [briefly 78violet].
1992: Daisy Ridley, English actress known for her role as Rey in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy.
1993: Sofia Carson, American actress and singer.

Died:

1813: Joseph Louis Lagrange, Italian-French mathematician and astronomer. [Born: January 25, 1736]
1863: Giovanni Battista Amici, Italian astronomer, microscopist, and botanist. [Born: March 25, 1786]
1919: Emiliano Zapata, a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution. [Born: August 8, 1879]
1931: Khalil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet and author of 'The Prophet.' [Born: January 6, 1883]
1938: Joe 'King' Oliver, American jazz cornet player and bandleader, mentor to Louis Armstrong. [Born: December 19, 1881]
1955: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French philosopher, paleontologist, and Jesuit priest. [Born: May 1, 1881]
1958: Chuck Willis, American rhythm and blues singer. [Born: January 31, 1926]
1962: Stuart Sutcliffe, Scottish-British artist and the original bassist for The Beatles. [Born: June 23, 1940]
1962: Michael Curtiz, Hungarian-born American film director ('Casablanca'). [Born: December 24, 1886]
1965: Linda Darnell, American actress. [Born: October 16, 1923]
1966: Evelyn Waugh, English author known for 'Brideshead Revisited.' [Born: October 28, 1903]
1975: Marjorie Main, American actress best known as 'Ma Kettle.' [Born: February 24, 1890]
1979: Nino Rota, Italian composer who won an Academy Award for his score for 'The Godfather Part II.' [Born: December 3, 1911]
1980: Kay Medford, American actress nominated for an Academy Award for 'Funny Girl.' [Born: September 14, 1919]
1986: Linda Creed, American songwriter, lyricist, background singer and record producer who co-wrote hits like 'You Are Everything' and 'The Greatest Love of All.' [Born: December 6, 1948]
[She teamed up with Thom Bell to produce some of the most successful Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s.]
1991: Natalie Schafer, American actress best known as Mrs. Howell on 'Gilligan's Island.' [Born: November 5, 1900]
1991: Kevin Peter Hall, American actor who played the Predator in the 'Predator' films and Harry in 'Harry and the Hendersons.' [Born: May 9, 1955]
[Hall stood 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) tall, and frequently played monster characters.]
1992: Sam Kinison, American comedian. [Born: December 8, 1953]
2000: Arnold Johnson, American actor ['Rocky' and 'Menace II Society']. [Born: November 15, 1921]
2000: Larry Linville, American actor best known as Major Frank Burns on 'M*A*S*H,' [Born: September 29, 1939]
2007: Dakota Staton, American jazz vocalist. [Born: June 3, 1930]
2010: Lech Kaczyński, the President of Poland, died in a plane crash along with many other Polish dignitaries. [Born: June 18, 1949]
2010: Dixie Carter, American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Designing Women.' [Born: May 25, 1939]
2010: John Forsythe, American actor ['Bachelor Father,' 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Dynasty']. [Born: January 29, 1918]
2010: Arthur Mercante Sr., American boxing referee. [Born: January 26, 1920]
2013: Jimmy Dawkins, American blues guitarist and singer. [Born: October 24, 1936]
2014: Phyllis Frelich, American actress who starred in 'Children of a Lesser God' on Broadway. [Born: February 29, 1944]
2020: Abigail Thernstrom, American political scientist and member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. [Born: September 14, 1936]
2023: Al Jaffee, American cartoonist, best known for his work in Mad magazine, including the Fold-In. [Born: March 13, 1921]
2024: Trina Robbins, American cartoonist and pioneer in women's underground [comix] comics movement. [Born: August 17, 1938]

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Notable Events for April 9th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 9 | Birthdays & Events]

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1105 - Great Britain’s King Henry I is reprimanded in church for his long hair.
1682 - René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle discovers the mouth of the Mississippi River and claims the territory for France, naming it Louisiana.
[Explorer La Salle claims the Mississippi basin for France, calling it Louisiana.]
1833 - The first tax-supported public library opens in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
[First tax-supported U.S. public library is founded, in Peterborough, New Hampshire.]
1860 - Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville makes the first known recording of the human voice, singing the French folk song 'Au clair de la lune' on his phonautograph.
1865 - Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War.
[Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union general Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.]
1866 - Despite a veto by President Andrew Johnson, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 is passed by Congress, granting African Americans the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship.
1882 - Jumbo the circus elephant arrives in the U.S.
1905 - The Aerial Ferry Bridge opens in Duluth, Minnesota.
1909 - The Congress passes the Payne–Aldrich Tariff Act, raising tariffs on goods entering the U.S.
1912 - The Boston Red Sox played Harvard University in the first official baseball game at Fenway Park.
[The Boston Red Sox won, 2-0.]
1917 - The Battle of Arras begins during World War I, with Canadian forces launching a major assault on Vimy Ridge.
1917 - Battle of Vimy Ridge (WWI) begins in France.
1939 - African-American opera singer Marian Anderson performs a historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., after being denied the use of Constitution Hall due to her race.
1939 - The Daughters of the American Revolution deny Marian Anderson entry to Constitutional Hall to perform a concert. She performs on the Lincoln Memorial instead.
1940 - Germany invades Denmark and Norway as part of Operation Weserübung during World War II.
1941 - The Golf Hall of Fame is established.
1942 - During World War II, the Battle of Bataan ends with the surrender of approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops to the Japanese. This leads to the infamous Bataan Death March.
1945 - Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a prominent opponent of Nazism, is hanged in Flossenbürg concentration camp.
1945 - The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission is formed.
1948 - Fighters from the Irgun and Lehi Zionist groups attack the Palestinian village of Deir Yassin near Jerusalem, resulting in over 100 deaths.
1950 - Bob Hope makes his first television appearance.
1952 - The Bolivian National Revolution overthrows the government of Hugo Ballivián, leading to significant reforms including universal suffrage and the nationalization of tin mines.
1957 - The Suez Canal in Egypt is reopened to shipping following the Suez Crisis.
1959 - NASA introduces the 'Mercury Seven,' America's first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald Slayton.
[NASA introduced first seven astronauts to press.]
1959 - The Boston Celtics became the first NBA team to sweep an NBA championship series.
1960 - Hendrik Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa and architect of apartheid, survives an assassination attempt.
1962 - Golfer Arnold Palmer wins his third Masters Tournament.
1963 - Sir Winston Churchill is proclaimed an honorary U.S. citizen.
1965 - The first baseball game is played in an indoor stadium, in Houston, Texas.
1967 - The first Boeing 737 aircraft makes its maiden flight. It goes on to become the best-selling commercial jetliner in history.
1970 - Paul McCartney officially announces the breakup of The Beatles.
1974 - San Diego Padres owner Ray Kroc famously addresses disgruntled fans, saying, 'Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you. I've never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life.'
1981 - Nature magazine publishes the longest known scientific name, which was about 207,000 letters.
[In 1981, Nature magazine published the systematic name for human mitochondrial DNA, which, with 16,569 nucleotides, was a whopping 207,000 letters long.]
1989 - In Tbilisi, Georgia, a peaceful demonstration against Soviet rule is violently dispersed by the Soviet army, resulting in multiple deaths.
1991 - Georgia declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
1992 - A U.S. Federal Court finds former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of drug trafficking and racketeering charges.  
2003 - Baghdad falls to American forces during the Iraq War.
2005 - Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony.
2011 - A mass shooting in a shopping mall in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, results in several deaths and injuries.
2012 - 'The Lion King becomes the highest-grossing Broadway show in history, surpassing 'The Phantom of the Opera.'
2014 - A rare Bactrian camel is born at the Budapest Zoo.

Other Observances:

National Mature Women’s Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
[Encourages people to appreciate and learn about their antique items.]
International ASMR Day
[Raises awareness about Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a tingling sensation some people experience in response to specific stimuli.]
National Gin and Tonic Day
[A day for enthusiasts to enjoy this classic cocktail.]
National Unicorn Day
[A day to celebrate the mythical and enchanting unicorn.]
International Day of Pink  [Second Wednesday in April]
[An anti-bullying awareness day.]
National Chicken Little Awareness Day
[A humorous day to remind people not to overreact to minor events.]
Jumbo Day
[Possibly related to the famous elephant 'Jumbo,' though its exact origin as a holiday is unclear.]
Name Yourself Day
[A fun day to perhaps try out a new name or appreciate the one you have.]
Appomattox Day
[Commemorates the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.]
Jenkins Ear Day
[A quirky historical observance related to an incident that contributed to the War of Jenkins' Ear between Britain and Spain.]
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
[Honors the courageous men and women who have endured brutal treatment at the hands of their captors. As a result, they've also suffered separation from family and displayed incredible endurance and faith during their captivity.]
Chinese Almond Cookie Day
[A day to enjoy this tasty and lucky treat.]
Day of the Finnish Language [also known as 'Mikael Agricola Day.']
[Celebrates the Finnish language and the contributions of Mikael Agricola, who translated the New Testament into Finnish.]
Winston Churchill Day
[Commemorates the day in 1963 when Winston Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States.]
National Library Outreach Day  [Wednesday of 'National Library Week.']
[Highlights the valuable outreach work done by libraries.]
National Education and Sharing Day  [Changes Annually]
[An annual observance that focuses on the importance of education and sharing.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for April 9th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 9 | Birthdays & Events]

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Continued...

Born:

1794: Theobald Boehm, German inventor and musician, who greatly improved the modern Western concert flute and its fingering system [now known as the "Boehm system'.] [Died: November 25, 1881]
[He was a Bavarian court musician, a virtuoso flautist and a renowned composer.]
1830: Eadweard Muybridge, English photographer. [Died: May 8, 1904]
[Known for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion, and early work in motion-picture projection.]
1875: Jacques Futrelle, American journalist and mystery writer. [Died: April 15, 1912]
[He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as 'The Thinking Machine' for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.]
1883: Frank King, American cartoonist best known for his comic strip Gasoline Alley. [Died: June 24, 1969]
1898: 'Curly' Lambeau, Former NFL player and co-founder of the Green Bay Packers. [Died: June 1, 1965]
1898: Paul Robeson, African-American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. [Died: January 23, 1976]
1903: Gregory Pincus, American biologist and researcher who co-invented the combined oral contraceptive pill. [Died: August 22, 1967]
1919: J. Presper Eckert, American electrical engineer and computer pioneer. [Died: June 3, 1995]
[Engineer who co-invented the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.]
1921: Mary Jackson, American mathematician and aerospace engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which in 1958 was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). [Died: February 11, 2005]
[In 1958, after taking engineering classes, she became NASA's first black female engineer.]
1925: Art Kane, American fashion and music photographer active from the 1950s through the early 1990s. [Died: February 3, 1995]
[Famous music photographer who created portraits of Bob Dylan, Sonny and Cher, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones and The Who.]
1926: Hugh Hefner, American magazine publisher. [Died: September 27, 2017]
[He was the founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, a publication with revealing photographs and articles. Hefner extended the Playboy brand into a world network of Playboy Clubs. He also resided in luxury mansions where Playboy Playmates shared his wild partying life, fueling media interest.]
1930: Jim Fowler, Zoologist and host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. [Died: May 8, 2019]
1932: Carl Perkins, American singer and guitarist, a pioneer of rockabilly. [Died: January 19, 1998]
[A rockabilly great and pioneer of rock and roll, he began his recording career at the Sun Studio, in Memphis in 1954. Among his best known songs are 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Honey Don't,' 'Matchbox,' and 'Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby.']
1933: Fern Michaels, American author-writer of romance and thriller novels.
[Her books include Family Blessings, Pretty Woman, and Crown Jewel, as well as the Texas quartet and the Captive series.]
1939: Michael Learned, American actress who played Olivia Walton on 'The Waltons.'
1954: Dennis Quaid, American actor.
[Multi-award winning actor in such films as, 'The Right Stuff' (1983), 'The Parent Trap' (1998), 'Far from Heaven' (2002), and 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' (2023).]
1957: Seve Ballesteros, Spanish professional golfer. [Died: May 7, 2011]
1963: Marc Jacobs, [Famous] American fashion designer.
1966: Cynthia Nixon, American actress, activist, and theater director.
[Known for playing Miranda Hobbes in HBO's 'Sex and the City' TV series (1998–2004).]
1979: Keshia Knight Pulliam, American actress.
[She began her career as a child actor. She landed her breakthrough role as Rudy Huxtable, on the NBC sitcom 'The Cosby Show' (1984–1992), and became the youngest person to be nominated for an Emmy Award.]
1986: Leighton Meester, American actress, singer, and model.
[She is known for her starring role as Blair Waldorf on the CW television series 'Gossip Girl, which ran from 2007 to 2012.]
1990: Kristen Stewart, American actress
[Best known as Bella Swan in the 'The Twilight Saga' film series (2008–2012).]
1998: Elle Fanning, American actress.

Died:

1024: Pope Benedict VIII. [Born: Theophylact, circa 980]
[Bishop of Rome, and ruler of the Papal States from 18 May 1012, until his death in 1024.]
1945: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German Lutheran pastor, neo-orthodox theologian and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. [Born: February 4, 1906]
1959: Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect, designer, writer, and educator. [Born: June 8, 1867]
1976: Phil Ochs, American songwriter, protest singer [or, as he preferred, 'topical singer'], and political activist. [Born: December 19, 1940.]
[Known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and political commentary. He wrote approximately 200 songs throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and released eight albums. He was 35 when he passed away.]
2004: Harry Babbitt, American singer and star during the Big Band era. [Born: November 2, 1913]
[Sang with the Kay Kyser big band on such hits as, 'The White Cliffs of Dover,' and voiced the laugh of 'Woody Woodpecker.']
2005: Andrea Dworkin, American radical feminist writer and activist best known for her analysis of pornography. [Born: September 26, 1946]
2011: Sidney Lumet, American film director. [Born: June 25, 1924]
[Known for '12 Angry Men, and 'Network.']
2012: Mark Lenzi, American Olympic diver and diving coach. [Born: July 4, 1968]

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Notable Events for April 8th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 8 | Birthdays & Events]

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217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is assassinated and succeeded by Marcus Opellius Macrinus.
876 - The Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul saves Baghdad from the Saffarids.  
1139 - Roger II of Sicily is excommunicated by Pope Innocent II.
1232 - The Mongols begins their siege of Kaifeng, the capital of the Jin dynasty.
1250 - During the Seventh Crusade, Ayyubids of Egypt captures King Louis IX of France.
1271 - In Syria, Sultan Baibars conquers Krak des Chevaliers.
1605 - The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.
1730 - Shearith Israel dedicates its first synagogue in continental North America.
1751 - William Pigott opens first inn in Nova Scotia (in Halifax).
1812 - Czar Alexander I of Russia announces the transfer of the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki.
1820 - The Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos.
1838 - The steamship Great Western begins her voyage from Bristol, England, to New York, marking a significant step in transatlantic travel.
1838 - The steamship the Great Western begins her voyage from Bristol, England, to New York.
1864 - Gallaudet University is founded in Washington, D.C.
1866 - Italy and Prussia signs a secret alliance against the Austrian Empire.
1869 - The American Museum of Natural History opens in New York City.
1886 - William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.
1893 - The first recorded college basketball game occurs at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
1904 - France and the United Kingdom sign the Entente Cordiale, resolving colonial disputes and establishing a diplomatic understanding. Longacre Square in Manhattan is renamed Times Square after The New York Times.
1910 - The first race is held at the Playa Del Ray Motordrome in California.
1913 - The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, requiring the direct popular election of U.S. senators. The Internal Revenue Service began to levy and collect income taxes.
1926 - Second day of fire tornadoes in San Luis Obispo, California.
1927 - Honolulu Academy of Arts opens in Hawaii.
1935 - The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is established by the U.S. Congress as part of FDR's New Deal.
1940 - The Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party elects Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal as General Secretary.
1943 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders a nationwide wage freeze in an effort to curb inflation.
1946 - The League of Nations assembles for the last time, Geneva.
1947 - A sunspot is enlarged to 330+ times Earth’s area.
1952 - U.S. President Harry S. Truman seized control of America's steel mills to prevent a nationwide strike.
1953 - Jomo Kenyatta, a leader of the Kenyan independence movement, is convicted by British rulers for leading the Mau Mau uprising.
1954 - A Royal Canadian Air Force plane collides with a Trans-Canada Airlines plane over Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, killing 37 people.
1954 - South African Airways Flight 201 crashes into the sea, killing 21.
1959 - COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), one of the first modern programming languages, is created.
1960 - The U.S. Senate passes the Civil Rights Bill addresses discriminatory voting practices.
1965 - The first U.S. combat forces arrive in Vietnam, on the beaches of Da Nang.
1968 - BOAC Flight 712 catch fire shortly after takeoff; Barbara Jane Harrison is posthumously awarded the George Cross for her actions.
1970 - Israeli bombers strike an Egyptian primary school in Bahr El-Baqar, killing 46 children.
1970 - In Toronto, the CBC announces it bought Sesame Street to show on its television network.
1974 - Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's all-time record.
1975 - Frank Robinson makes his debut as the first Black manager in Major League Baseball, managing the Cleveland Indians.
1977 - The Clash release their debut album.
1983 - David Copperfield makes the Statue of Liberty 'disappear' in a televised magic trick.
1986 - Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
1990 - Ryan White, a teenager who became a national symbol for the fight against AIDS, dies at age 18.
1993 - The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on mission STS-56.
1994 - Smoking is banned in the Pentagon, and all U.S. military bases.
2002 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-110 to the International Space Station; Jerry L. Ross becomes the first person to fly on seven spaceflights.
2005 - Over four million people pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II, at his funeral.
2010 - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the New START Treaty.
2013 - Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, passes away.
2022 - The first all-private space flight (Axiom-1) launches to the International Space Station.

Other Observances:

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
[A creative day to express yourself by drawing or painting a bird.]
Free Cone Day [Ben & Jerry's]

Zoo Lovers Day
[Another reminder to appreciate and support zoos and their conservation efforts.]

Pygmy Hippo Day

Baby Massage Day
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
[Learn about the principles of Feng Shui and how they can impact your living spaces.]

National Library Workers Day
National Empanada Day
National All is Ours Day
Dog Farting Awareness Day
[A lighthearted and humorous observation. It's a day to raise awareness about canine digestive health and share tips on dealing with dog flatulence, which can sometimes indicate underlying health issues.]

National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
[A crucial day to raise awareness about the cruelty of dog fighting and to learn how to recognize and report it.]

Step Into the Spotlight Day
[A day to overcome shyness and embrace opportunities to be seen and heard.]

Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day
[A nostalgic day to revisit the fun of collecting and trading cards.]

International Pageant Day
International Kids’ Yoga Day

International Roma Day [also International Romani Day] [Kosovo]
[A day to celebrate Romani culture, heritage, and traditions, and to raise awareness about the issues facing Romani people worldwide.]
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day

Born:

1732: David Rittenhouse, American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman, and public official. [Died: June 26, 1796]

1726: Lewis Morris, Farmer who signed the Declaration of Independence. [Died: January 22, 1798]
[American Founding Father, landowner, and developer from Morrisania, New York, presently part of Bronx County. He signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence as a delegate to the Continental Congress from New York.]

1827: Ramón Emeterio Betances, Puerto Rican doctor and politician. [Died: September 16, 1898]
1842: Elizabeth Bacon Custer, Author and wife of General George Custer. [Died: April 4, 1933]

1850: William H. Welch, Founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital. [Died: April 30, 1934]

1859: Edmund Husserl, Austrian mathematician and philosopher. [Died: April 27, 1938]
1869: Harvey Cushing, American neurosurgeon, pathologist, writer, and draftsman. [Died: October 7, 1939]
[Surgeon and person who Cushings Disease is named after. A pioneer of brain surgery, he was the first exclusive neurosurgeon and the first person to describe Cushing's disease. He wrote a biography of physician William Osler in three volumes.]

1912: Sonja Henie, Norwegian-American champion figure skater and actress. [Died: October, 12 1969]

1918: Betty Ford, former First Lady of the United States. [Died: July 8, 2011]
[First Lady of the U.S. President Ford.]
1920: Carmen McRae, One of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century. [Died: November 10, 1994]

1921: Franco Corelli, Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. [Died: October 29, 2003]

1924: Sara Northrup Hollister, Second wife of Ron Hubbard and was influential in the creating Dianetics (later known as Scientology). [Died: December 19, 1997]
1926: Henry N. Cobb, Co-founder of the architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. [Died: March 2, 2020]

1929: Jacques Brel, Belgian singer-songwriter and actor. [Died: October 9, 1978]
1933: James Lockhart, Scholar who studied colonial Latin America intensively to learn more and understand the culture. [Died: January 17, 2014]
1942: Douglas Trumbull, Special effects artist. [Died: February 7, 2022]
[Credited for his work in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture.']
1938: Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations. [Died: August 18, 2018]

1946: 'Catfish' Hunter, American baseball player. [Died: September 9, 1999]
1960: John Schneider, Actor best known for his role as Bo Duke on the series 'The Dukes of Hazzard.'
1962: Izzy Stradlin, Guitarist who co-founded the rock band Guns N' Roses.
1963: Julian Lennon, English musician, photographer, author, and philanthropist.
1966: Robin Wright, American actress.
1968: Patricia Arquette, American actress.
1977: Mark Spencer, Computer programmer who authored the GTK+-based instant messaging client Gaim (later renamed to Pidgin).
1981: Taylor Kitsch, Canadian actor.
2002: Skai Jackson, American actress.
[She is best known for playing Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie [2011–2015], and its spin-off series Bunk'd [2015–2018]. Jackson appeared on Time's list of the 'Most Influential Teens' [2016], and was nominated for 'Best Influencer' at the Shorty Awards, in 2017.]
  
Died:

1857: Mangal Pandey, Indian freedom fighter. [Born: Unknown]
1947: Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company. [Born: July 30, 1863]
1950: Vaslav Nijinsky, Russian dancer and choreographer. [Born: March 12, 1889]
1973: Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter and sculptor. [Born: October 24, 1881]
1981: Omar Bradley, American general. [Born: 12 February 1893]
1990: Ryan White, American AIDS activist. [Born: December 6, 1971]
1993: Marian Anderson, American contralto singer. [Born: February 27, 1897]
[She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals.]
2013: Margaret Thatcher, British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom [1979 to 1990]. [Born: October 13, 1925]
2013: Annette Funicello, American actress and singer. [Born: October 22, 1942]
[One of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for April 7th:

[source: National Day Calendar - April 7 | Birthdays & Events]

[+ Generic AI Search Results, Almanac, National Today, & Wikipedia]

1348 - Charles University is founded in Prague, becoming the first university in Central Europe.
1521 - Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan's fleet reached Cebu in the Philippines.
1712 - In New York City, 27 enslaved Black people rebel, resulting in multiple deaths and subsequent executions and suicides of the rebels.
1724 - Johann Sebastian Bach's St. John Passion premieres in Leipzig, Germany.
1776 - Captain John Barry and the USS Lexington capture the British ship Edward.
1788 - Marietta, Ohio, was established as the first permanent American settlement in the Northwest Territory.
[Marietta becomes the first first settlement in Ohio.]
1798 - The Mississippi Territory is organized in the United States.
1805 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition breaks camp among the Mandan tribe in North Dakota along the Missouri River.
[The Lewis and Clark expedition depart Fort Mandan in present-day North Dakota to continue their journey west.]
1827 - English chemist John Walker sells the first friction matches.
1862 - The Battle of Shiloh concludes in a Union victory in western Tennessee.
1902 - The Texaco oil company forms.
1906 - Mount Vesuvius erupts, devastating Naples, Italy.
1923 - Dr. Winfield Ney performs the first brain tumor operation under local anesthesia.
1927 - AT&T transmits the first long-distance public television broadcast.
1933 - National Beer Day (the Cullen-Harrison Act) takes effect, legalizing the sale of low alcohol beer.
[In the United States, the Cullen-Harrison Act takes effect, legalizing the sale of low-alcohol beer (3.2% by weight), marking a significant step towards the end of Prohibition.]
[This day is now celebrated as 'National Beer Day' in the U.S.]
1940 - Booker T. Washington becomes the first Black American to be depicted on a postage stamp.
[Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American to be pictured on a U.S. postage stamp.]
1943 - The NFL makes helmets mandatory and implements a 10-game schedule for all teams.
1945 - During World War II, the Japanese battleship Yamato, one of the largest battleships ever built, is sunk by U.S. Navy aircraft off Okinawa.
1948 - The World Health Organization is established by the United Nations.
[This Day is now 'World Health Day']
1949 - Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical South Pacific opens on Broadway, New York City.
1951 - The American Bowling Congress hosts the first bowling masters tourney.
1954 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower articulated the 'domino theory' regarding the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
1959 - After 51 years, Oklahoma finally ends Prohibition.
1959 - First distinguishable radar echo bounces off the Sun.
1963 - Jack Nicklaus wins Masters Golf Tournament.
1963 - A new Yugoslav constitution proclaims Josip Broz Tito president for life of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
1964 - IBM announces the System/360 Mainframe computer.
1966 - The U.S. recovers a lost hydrogen bomb from the Mediterranean Sea.
1969 - The Internet is born.
[The internet's symbolic birth date: the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) awards a contract to BBN Technologies to build a precursor of the World Wide Web, and RFC 1 is published.]
1970 - John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'True Grit.'
1970 - Paul McCartney officially announces his departure from The Beatles.
1971 - President Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of 'Vietnamization.'
1977 - The Toronto Blue Jays play their first American League baseball game.
1978 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter cancels the development of the neutron bomb.
1980 - The United States severs diplomatic relations with Iran during the Iran hostage crisis.
1987 - The National Museum of Female Physicians opens in Washington, D.C.
1990 - An arson attack on the passenger ferry Scandinavian Star kills 159 people.
1994 - The Rwandan Genocide begins.
2001 - NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft is launched.
2003 - U.S. troops captures Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, marking a major turning point in the Iraq War.
2009 - After an undefeated season, UConn’s women’s basketball team win the NCAA championship.
2009 - A 4.9-magnitude aftershock registers in central Italy following the previous day’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake.
2017 - Joan Baez, Journey, Pearl Jam, 2Pac Shakur, and Yes are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2017 - Smurfs: The Lost Village movie is released.
2017 - A stolen truck rams into pedestrians in Stockholm, Sweden, killing four people.

Other Observances:

Community Garden Week is celebrated on the first full week of April each year and this year it will be marked from April 7 to 13.

World Health Day
Make The First Move Day
Metric System Day

Public Television Day

International Beaver Day

National Girl Me Too Day

Motherhood and Beauty Day  [Armenia]

Born:

1770: William Wordsworth, English Romantic poet. [Died: April 23, 1850]
1775: Francis Cabot Lowell, American businessman for whom the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, is named. [Died: August 10, 1817]
[He was instrumental in bringing the Industrial Revolution to the United States. Founder of the first raw cotton-to-cloth textile mill.]
1859: Walter Camp, American college football player and coach, and sports writer. [Died: March 14, 1925]
[Known as the 'Father of American Football.' Creator of the Line of Scrimmage and the system of Downs.]
1860: Will Keith Kellogg, American industrialist in food manufacturing, who founded the Kellogg Company, which produces a wide variety of popular breakfast cereals. [Died: October 6, 1951]
1890: Marjory Stoneman Douglas, American journalist, author, women's suffrage advocate, and conservationist known for her staunch defense of the Everglades against efforts to drain it and reclaim land for development. [Died: May 14, 1998]
1893: Irene Castle, Dancer. [Died: January 25, 1969]
[Irene and husband, Vernon, were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers, and dance teachers, who appeared on Broadway and in silent films, in the early 20th century.]
1895: John Bernard Flannagan, American sculptor. [Died: January 6, 1942]
[WWI veteran who became a prominent sculptor and is considered one of the first artists to use direct carving to create sculptures.]
1897: Walter Winchell, syndicated American newspaper gossip columnist and radio news commentator. [Died: February 20, 1972]
1915: Billie Holiday, American jazz and swing music singer. [Died: July 17, 1959]
[Nicknamed 'Lady Day' by her friend and music partner, Lester Young. Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills. Jazz and swing-singer remembered for her vocal talent in Lady Sings the Blues and God Bless the Child.]
1918: Robert Pershing 'Bobby' Doerr, American professional baseball second baseman and coach. [Died: November 13, 2017]
1928: James Garner, American actor. [Died: July 19, 2014]
[Actor whose credits include, Cash McCall [1960], Support Your Local Sheriff! [1969], Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files [1974 - 1980], and Murphy's Romance [1985], to name a few.]
1933: Wayne Rogers, Actor fondly remembered for his comedic role as Trapper in M.A.S.H. [Died: December 31, 2015]
1935: Yvonne Fedderson, American philanthropist and retired actress. [Died: April 7, 1935]
[Co-founder of the organization Childhelp USA.]
1938: Spencer Dryden, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer [1996] who is remembered as the drummer for Jefferson Airplane. [Died: January 11, 2005]
1939: Francis Ford Coppola, American filmmaker.
[Multi-award winning director, producer, and screenwriter for movie hits like The Godfather I, II and III (1972-90), American Graffiti (1973), The Outsiders (1983), and Megalopolis (2024). He is considered one of the leading figures of the New Hollywood and one of the greatest directors of all time.]
1946: Robert Metcalfe, American engineer and entrepreneur who contributed to the development of the internet in the 1970s.
[Engineer who was the co-inventor of Ethernet.]
1946: Stan Winston, American television and film special make-up effects artist. [Died: June 15, 2008]
[Best known for his work in the Terminator series, the first three Jurassic Park films, Aliens, The Thing, the first two Predator films, Inspector Gadget, Iron Man, and Edward Scissorhands. He won four Academy Awards for his work.]
1948: John Oates, American musician.
]The other half of the rock duo 'Hall and Oates.']
1953: Santa Barraza, American mixed-media artist and painter.
[World renowned mixed media artist.]
1954: Tony Dorsett, American former professional football running back.
[NFL Teams: Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.]
1954: Jackie Chan, Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman.
1964: Russell Crowe, New Zealand actor and film director.
1975: Tiki Barber, American former professional football running back.
[He had a 10-year career span with the NFL New York Giants.]

Died:

1891: Phineas Taylor/P.T. Barnum, American showman, businessman, and politician. [Born: July 5, 1810]
[Remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding, with James Anthony Bailey, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He was also an author, publisher, and philanthropist.]
2009: Dave Arneson, American game designer best known for co-developing the first published role-playing game (RPG), Dungeons & Dragons, with Gary Gygax, in the early 1970s. [Born: October 1, 1947]
2010: George Nissen, American gymnast and inventor who developed the modern trampoline and made trampolining a worldwide sport and recreation. [Born: February 3, 1914]
2012: Mike Wallace, American journalist, game show host, actor, and media personality. [Born: May 9, 1918]
[Known for his investigative journalism, he interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers during his seven-decade career. He was one of the original correspondents featured on CBS news program 60 Minutes, which debuted in 1968. Wallace retired as a regular full-time correspondent in 2006, but still appeared occasionally on the series until 2008. He is the father of Chris Wallace.]