Tag: today in history

  • FDR Passes

    FDR Passes

    April 12, 1945, FDR passed away.

  • Adolf Eichmann Trial Begins

    Adolf Eichmann Trial Begins

    April 11, 1961, the trial of Adolf Eichmann began.

  • The Great Gatsby Published

    The Great Gatsby Published

    April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was published.

  • Marian Anderson Performance

    Marian Anderson Performance

    April 9, 1934, Marian Anderson performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

  • Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

    Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

    April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run.

  • Teapot Dome Scandal

    Teapot Dome Scandal

    April 7, 1922, the Teapot Dome Scandal began to unfold.

  • Post-It Notes

    Post-It Notes

    April 6, 1980, 3M began selling Post-it notes.

  • First Presidential Veto

    First Presidential Veto

    April 5, 1792, Washington issued the first presidential veto.

  • Peace Symbol Introduced

    Peace Symbol Introduced

    April 4, 1958, the world was introduced to the iconic peace symbol.

  • Marshall Plan Implemented

    Marshall Plan Implemented

    The Marshall Plan was implemented on April 3, 1948.