Billy the Kid escapes from the Lincoln County jail in Mesilla, New Mexico. Billy the Kid—also known as William H. Bonney—was one of the most…
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27 April 2005
Airbus A380 aircraft has its maiden test flight. The Airbus A380 is one of the most recognizable aircraft ever built, known for its enormous size…
26 April 1943
The Easter Riots break out in Uppsala, Sweden. The so-called Easter Riots of 1943 in Uppsala, Sweden, were a series of student-led disturbances that occurred…
25 April 1607
Eighty Years’ War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. The Eighty Years’ War was a prolonged conflict between the rebellious provinces…
24 April 1957
The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF peacekeepers to the region. The Suez Crisis was a pivotal moment in post–World War II…
23 April 1660
Treaty of Oliva is established between Sweden and Poland. The Treaty of Oliva was signed in 1660 and brought an end to a long period…
22 April 1954
Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins. **McCarthyism** refers to a period of intense anti-communist suspicion in the United States…
21 April 1965
The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair opens for its second and final season. The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was a major international exhibition held…
20 April 1653
Oliver Cromwell dissolves England’s Rump Parliament. The Rump Parliament was the remnant of the English Parliament left after Pride’s Purge, when the army removed members…
19 April 1927
Mae West is sentenced to ten days in jail for obscenity for her play Sex. In the late 1920s, Mae West was already pushing boundaries…