Category: American History
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Lindbergh Flight
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May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh become the first solo pilot to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
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Jacqueline Cochran Breaks Sound Barrier
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May 18, 1953, Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier.
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License Plate Mandated in NY
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April 25, 1901, NY became the first state to mandate license plates for automobiles.
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First Public School Opens in Boston
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April 23, 1635, the first public school in the United States opened in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Coinage Act of 1864
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April 22, 1864, the Coinage Act of 1864 was passed by the United States Congress.
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Adams Becomes First VP
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April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.
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Branch Davidians Stand Off
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April 19, 1993, the standoff between the Branch Davidians and federal agents came to an end.