Jack Kevorkian (“Doctor Death”)participates in his first assisted suicide. Dr. Jack Kevorkian has been known as “Dr. Death” since at least 1956, when he conducted…
15 April 1964
The first Ford Mustang come out. Ford’s Mustang was conceived in full knowledge that in the mid-’60s the biggest population bubble in history was coming…
14 April 1828
Noah Webster copyrights the first edition of Webster’s Dictionary. Noah Webster was a lexicographer and a language reformer. He is often called the “Father of…
13 April 1941
A Pact of neutrality between the USSR and Japan is signed. During World War II, representatives from the Soviet Union and Japan sign a five-year…
12 April 1606
English and Scottish ships adopt the Union Jack as their flag. The Union Jack or Union Flag, is the national flag of the United Kingdom….
11 April 1970
Apollo 13 launches. The Apollo 13 mission was launched at 2:13 p.m. EST, April 11, 1970 from launch complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. Apollo…
10 April 1872
The first Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska. The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of…
9 April 1413
Henry V is crowned King of England. On this day 9th April, 1413, Henry V was crowned King of England. Invading Normandy in 1415, he…
8 April 1950
Pakistan and India sign the Liaquat–Nehru Pact. On April 8, 1950, the Delhi Pact was signed. It was the outcome of six days of talks…
7 April 1948
The World Health Organization is set up the United Nations. The World Health Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations that is concerned…