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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