Edward I Invades Scotland
April 27, 1296, King Edward I of England invaded Scotland and stole the Coronation Stone.
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Chornobyl Explosion
April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl nuclear power plant exploded.
License Plate Mandated in NY
April 25, 1901, NY became the first state to mandate license plates for automobiles.
Library of Congress Established
April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress was formally established.
First Public School Opens in Boston
April 23, 1635, the first public school in the United States opened in Boston, Massachusetts.
Coinage Act of 1864
April 22, 1864, the Coinage Act of 1864 was passed by the United States Congress.
Adams Becomes First VP
April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.
Cromwell Dissolves Rump Parliament
April 20, 1653, Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament,
Branch Davidians Stand Off
April 19, 1993, the standoff between the Branch Davidians and federal agents came to an end.
Paul Revere’s Ride
April 18, 1775, the midnight ride of Paul Revere took place.