Historical Events In April - 19
1775 On this day in history minutemen Capt John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon Revolution begins-Lexington Common, shot "heard round the world"
1782 On this day in history netherlands recognizes US
1783 George Washington proclaims end of hostilities on this day in history.
1839 On this day in history treaty of London constitutes Belgium an independent kingdom
1852 On this day in history calif Historical Society forms
1855 On this day in history r Luther discovers asteroid #35 Leukothea
1861 On this day in history baltimore riots-4 soldiers, 9 civilians killed
1861 On this day in history lincoln orders blockade of Confederate ports (Civil War)
1861 On this day in history president Lincoln orders blockade of Southern ports from SC to Texas
1870 On this day in history a Borrelly discovers asteroid #110 Lydia
1874 On this day in history barracks on Alcatraz Island destroyed in fire
1876 J C Watson discovers asteroid #161 Athor on this day in history.
1877 On this day in history the opera "Les Cloches de Cornerville" is produced (Paris)
1879 On this day in history j Palisa discovers asteroid #195 Eurykleia
1882 On this day in history j Palisa discovers asteroid #225 Henrietta
1892 On this day in history charles Duryea takes first American-made auto out for a spin
1897 First American marathon ran, John J McDermott wins in 2 55 10 (Boston) on this day in history.
1902 In Guatemala a 7.5 earthquake lasted perhaps 30 to 40 seconds and caused some 2,000 deaths in Quelzaltenango on this day in history.
1904 On this day in history r S Dugan discovers asteroids #533 Sara & #534 Nassovia
1930 Clarence DeMar wins his 7th Boston Marathon on this day in history.
1933 On this day in history fDR announces US will leave the gold standard
1934 On this day in history shirley Temple appears in her first movie, "Stand Up & Cheer"
1939 Connecticut finally approves Bill of Rights (148 years late) on this day in history.
1940 "Lake Shore Ltd" derails speed killing 34 near Little Falls NY on this day in history.
1941 L Oterma discovers asteroids #2804 Yrjo & #3497 on this day in history.
1943 "Bermuda Conference" Fruitless discussion by U.S. and British delegates on deliverance of Nazi victims on this day in history.
1943 On this day in history jews attack Nazi occupation forces at Warsaw Ghetto
1943 On this day in history warsaw ghetto revolt; liquidation of the Warsaw ghetto continues for one month.
1944 On this day in history gerard Cote wins his 2nd straight & 3rd career Boston Marathon
1945 On this day in history rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Carousel" opens on Broadway
1947 Tor Maple Leafs beat Montreal Canadiens 4 games to 2 for Stanley Cup on this day in history.
1948 On this day in history gerard Cote wins his 4th Boston Marathon
1949 Yankees dedicate a plaque for Babe Ruth on this day in history.
1950 On this day in history 19-year-old Ham Young became the youngest Boston Marathon winner
1951 On this day in history shigeki Tanaka, survivor of Hiroshima A-bomb, wins Boston Marathon
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