The Great Fire of 1901 begins in Jacksonville, Florida. The Great Fire of 1901 was one of the most devastating urban fires in the history…
2 May 1986
The City of Chernobyl is evacuated six days after the disaster. The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant,…
1 May 1851
Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London. The Great Exhibition, officially known as the Exhibition of the Works of Industry…
30 April 1871
The Camp Grant massacre takes place in Arizona Territory. The Camp Grant massacre took place on April 30, 1871, near Camp Grant in what is…
29 April 1770
James Cook arrives in Australia at Botany Bay, which he names. James Cook was one of the most influential explorers of the 18th century, known…
28 April 1881
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…
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…