The Suez Canal in Egypt is cleared and opens to shipping following the Suez Crisis. The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a major international conflict…
8 April 1605
The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden Charles IX of Sweden, also known as Karl IX in Swedish, was born…
7 April 1906
Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples. Mount Vesuvius, located near Naples, Italy, is one of the most famous and dangerous volcanoes in the world due…
6 April 1965
Launch of Early Bird, the first commercial communications satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit. Early Bird, also known as Intelsat I, was indeed the…
4 April 1925
The Schutzstaffel (SS) is founded under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party in Germany. The Schutzstaffel (SS), which translates to “Protection Squadron” in English, was a paramilitary…
3 April 1721
Robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title. Robert Walpole is widely considered to be…
2 April 1992
In New York, Mafia boss John Gotti is convicted of murder and racketeering and is later sentenced to life in prison. John Gotti, also known…
1 April 1997
Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion. Comet Hale-Bopp was one of the most widely observed comets of the 20th century. It was discovered independently…
31 March 1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in the world, has a rich history: Concept and Design:…