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Today in History is everything that happened on this day in history—in the areas of politics, war, science, music, sport, art, entertainment, and more.
Apr 29, 2024 · Learn which important and interesting historical events happened on today in history. Hundreds of events, facts and photos from history, film, music and sport.
19th Century. Labour Party returns to power in Britain. European History. Wake Up to This Day in History. First-ever “Great Exhibition” opens in London. European History. International Congress...
Events in History. 305 Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. 1006 Supernova observed by Chinese and Egyptians in constellation Lupus. 1048 Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands.
Apr 27, 2024 · April 27. 1521. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in a fight with natives of the Philippines. 1805. The U.S. Marines captured Derna, on the shores of Tripoli. 1865. The worst steamship disaster in the history of the United States occurred when there was an explosion aboard the Sultana; more than 1,400 people were killed. 1956.
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This Day in History: April 18. What Happened On Your Bday? Featured Event. 1775. The midnight ride of Paul Revere. Paul Revere, a renowned silversmith, is better remembered as a folk hero of the American Revolution who this night in 1775 made a dramatic ride on horseback to warn Boston -area residents of an imminent attack by British troops.
