Historical Events in April, Month of April Events

Here is a list of some historical events in April. You can learn What major event happened in April?

Date Event
April 13, 1960 The United States launches Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system.
April 24, 1547 Battle of Mühlberg. Duke of Alba, commanding Spanish-Imperial forces of Charles I of Spain, defeats the troops of Schmalkaldic League.
April 17, 1864 American Civil War: The Battle of Plymouth begins: Confederate forces attack Plymouth, North Carolina.
April 4, 1968 Apollo program: NASA launches Apollo 6.
April 25, 1961 Robert Noyce is granted a patent for an integrated circuit.
April 9, 1952 Hugo Ballivián's government is overthrown by the Bolivian National Revolution, starting a period of agrarian reform, universal suffrage and the nationalization of tin mines
April 27, 1981 Xerox PARC introduces the computer mouse.
April 13, 1742 George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah makes its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland.
April 5, 1902 A stand box collapses at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Glasgow, Scotland, which led to the deaths of 25 and injuries to more than 500 supporters during an international association football match between Scotland and England.
April 7, 1948 The World Health Organization is established by the United Nations.
April 25, 1915 World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops, begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.
April 18, 1897 The Greco-Turkish War is declared between Greece and the Ottoman Empire.
April 21, 1789 John Adams sworn in as 1st US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
April 6, 1947 The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievement.
April 25, 1983 Pioneer 10 travels beyond Pluto's orbit.

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