Sultan Mehmed II begins the siege of Constantinople
Türkiye , TurkeySultan Mehmed II begins the siege of Constantinople on April 6, 1453. Sultan Mehmet II (1432-1481) and Cartouche Soldier Leaders at Table Ceremonial Robe of the Sultan From the […]
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Thomas D’Arcy McGee assassinated
Canada , CanadaCanadian politician and Father of Confederation, Thomas D'Arcy McGee was assassinated April 7, 1868. Thomas D'Arcy McGee Part of the Historical Series featuring Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir […]
2024 Solar Eclipse
Canada , CanadaToday, a total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Canada, Mexico and the US. Solar Eclipse The booklet and FDC glow under a blacklight. […]
Day of Valour – Philipines
Philippines , PhilippinesThe Philippines observes Day of Valour, Araw ng Kagitingan, on April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan (day of valor) commemorates the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers at the Battle of […]
Charles Baudelaire born
FranceCharles Baudelaire born April 9, 1821. "There are two ways of becoming famous, by piling up successes year after year, or by bursting on the world in a clap of thunder. The second way is assuredly the more original." […]
Death of Emiliano Zapata
Mexico , MexicoMexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata assassinated on April 10, 1919. El buen Emiliano, que amaba a los pobres, quiso darles libertad, por eso los indios de todos los pueblos con […]
Wadih Sabra dies
Lebanon Beruit, LebanonLebanese composer and founder of the Conservatoire Libanais, Wadih Sabra, died April 11, 1952. Sabra wrote the Lebanese National Anthem. Wadih Sabra From the Composer & Author […]
Yuri Gagarin – 1st Manned Space Flight
RussiaOn April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel in space. He succeeded in circling the earth in the 108-minute flight. “Poyekhali!!” “Let’s go!” Garagin […]
Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II
Ethiopia Post , EthiopiaEthiopian Emperor Tewodros II commits suicide April 13, 1868. ‘I can’t do that; I can’t see my people pay the price for the wrong that I do.’ Letter of King […]
Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajökull begins erupting
IcelandIcelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajökull begins erupting on April 14, 2010, disrupting air traffic for days. 2010 Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Issued by Iceland July 22, 2010 Designers: Borgar H. Árnason, Hany […]
A Dictionary of the English Language published
England , United KingdomApril 15, 1755, Samuel Johnson published his A Dictionary of the English Language. Ne'twork. n.s. Any thing reticulated or decussated, at equal distances, with interstices between the intersections. Image courtesy […]
India’s first passenger train
India , IndiaOn April 16, 1853, India's first passenger train travels 34 km from Bori Bunder (Bombay) to Thane Centenary of Indian Railways Issued by India's Post office April 16, 1953 The […]