Tag: today in history

  • License Plate Mandated in NY

    License Plate Mandated in NY

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 25, 1901, NY became the first state to mandate license plates for automobiles.

  • Library of Congress Established

    Library of Congress Established

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress was formally established.

  • First Public School Opens in Boston

    First Public School Opens in Boston

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 23, 1635, the first public school in the United States opened in Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Coinage Act of 1864

    Coinage Act of 1864

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 22, 1864, the Coinage Act of 1864 was passed by the United States Congress.

  • Adams Becomes First VP

    Adams Becomes First VP

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.

  • Cromwell Dissolves Rump Parliament

    Cromwell Dissolves Rump Parliament

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 20, 1653, Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament,

  • Branch Davidians Stand Off

    Branch Davidians Stand Off

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 19, 1993, the standoff between the Branch Davidians and federal agents came to an end.

  • Paul Revere’s Ride

    Paul Revere’s Ride

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 18, 1775, the midnight ride of Paul Revere took place.

  • Bay of Pigs Invasion

    Bay of Pigs Invasion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 17, 1961, the Bay of Pigs invasion was launched.

  • Battle of Culloden

    Battle of Culloden

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 16, 1746, the Battle of Culloden was fought.