Treaty of Loudun ends a French civil war. The Treaty of Loudun, signed in 1616, was one of several treaties aimed at resolving the recurring…
2 May 1812
The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory. The Mexican War of Independence was a pivotal conflict…
1 May 1900
The Scofield Mine disaster kills over 200 men in Scofield, Utah in what is to date the fifth-worst mining accident in United States history. The…
30 April 1871
The Camp Grant massacre takes place in Arizona Territory. The Camp Grant massacre, which occurred on April 30, 1871, is one of the darker episodes…
29 April 1916
Easter Rising: After six days of fighting, Irish rebel leaders surrender to British forces in Dublin, bringing the Easter Rising to an end. The 1916…
28 April 1923
Wembley Stadium is opened, named initially as the Empire Stadium. Wembley Stadium is a renowned football stadium located in London, England. It was rebuilt and…
27 April 2005
Airbus A380 aircraft has its maiden test flight. The Airbus A380 is a remarkable feat of aviation engineering, known for being the world’s largest passenger…
26 April 1915
World War I: Italy secretly signs the Treaty of London pledging to join the Allied Powers. The Treaty of London, officially signed on April 26,…
25 April 1792
“La Marseillaise” (the French national anthem) is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. “La Marseillaise” is the national anthem of France, with a history…
24 April 1993
An IRA bomb devastates the Bishopsgate area of London. The 1993 Bishopsgate bombing was a significant event carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army…