The United States declares war on Germany. On April 6, 1917, the United States formally declared war on Germany, marking its entry into World War…
5 April 1621
The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, Massachusetts on a return trip to England. The Mayflower was a historic English ship that famously transported a group…
4 April 1949
Twelve nations sign the North Atlantic Treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established on April 4, 1949,…
3 April 2010
Apple Inc. released the first generation iPad, a tablet computer. The iPad, developed by Apple Inc., was first introduced by Steve Jobs on January 27,…
2 April 1800
Ludwig van Beethoven leads the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna. Ludwig van Beethoven’s First Symphony in C Major, Op. 21, premiered in 1800…
1 April 1948
Faroe Islands gain autonomy from Denmark. The Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago located between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic, has a rich history…
31 March 1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in the world, was completed in 1889 as the centerpiece…
30 March 1842
Ether anesthesia is used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long. Ether anesthesia, one of the earliest forms…
29 March 1961
The Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, allowing residents of Washington, D.C., to vote in presidential elections. The Twenty-third Amendment to the…
28 March 1854
Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia. The Crimean War (1853–1856) was a major conflict primarily between the Russian Empire and an alliance…