Historical Events In April - 14

1860 Pony Express rider arrives in SF from St Joseph, Mo on this day in history.

1865 On this day in history john Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln

1865 Mobile, Alabama is captured on this day in history.

1865 On this day in history pres Abraham Lincoln shot in Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth

1868 On this day in history south Carolina voters approved constitution, 70,758 to 27,228

1872 On this day in history dominion Lands Act passed-Canada's Homestead Act

1887 On this day in history start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Reigate Squires" (BG)

1890 Pan American Day-1st conference of American states (Wash DC) on this day in history.

1894 On this day in history firt public showing of Edison's kinetoscope (moving pictures)

1898 On this day in history commissioning of first Post Civil War hospital ship, USS Solace

1900 Veteran's Hospital at Ft Miley established on this day in history.

1910 On this day in history president Taft begins tradition of throwing out ball on opening day

1912 On this day in history the Titanic,launched on 31 May 1911, on route from Southampton to New York with 2200 passengers, strikes Iceburg off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and sinks. (1500+ death toll)

1923 Etienne Oehmichen sets helicopter distance record of 358 meters on this day in history.

1926 On this day in history k Reinmuth discovers asteroid #1095 Tulipa

1928 On this day in history maddus AL starts first regular passenger flights between SF & LA

1928 On this day in history nY Rangers beat Montreal Maroons 3 games to 2 for Stanley Cup

1931 Mont Canadiens beat Chicago Black Hawks 3 games to 2 for Stanley Cup on this day in history.

1931 Spain becomes republic with overthrow of King Alfonso XIII on this day in history.

1933 On this day in history k Reinmuth discovers asteroid #2856

1942 On this day in history l Oterma discovers asteroid #2501 Lohja

1944 Freighter "Fort Stikene" explodes in Bombay India, killing 900 on this day in history.

1945 The German "Ruhr"garrison surrenders to General Bradley. 320,000 German soldiers are captured on this day in history.

1945 Tokyo incendiary raids, using B-29's, damage Imperial Palace on this day in history.

1948 A flash of light is observed in the crater Plato on the Moon on this day in history.

1948 Toronto Maple Leafs sweep Detroit Red Wings for the Stanley Cup on this day in history.

1953 On this day in history montreal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 4 games to 1 for the Stanley Cup

1955 On this day in history detroit Red Wings beat Mont Canadiens 4 games to 3 for the Stanley Cup

1956 Ampex Corp demonstrates first commercial videotape recorder on this day in history.

1959 (Robert) Taft Memorial Bell Tower dedicated in Wash DC on this day in history.

1960 On this day in history montreal Canadiens sweep Toronto Maple Leafs for the Stanley Cup

1961 First live television broadcast from the Soviet Union on this day in history.

1963 On this day in history george Harrison is impressed by the unsigned group "Rolling Stones"

1968 On this day in history roberto de Vicenzo loses Masters for signing an incorrect score card

1969 41st Academy Awards on this day in history.

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