On this day in history
April 15
American
1865Abraham Lincoln dies of his wound at 7:22 a m; Andrew Johnson becomes president.
Abraham Lincoln dies of his wound at 7:22 a m; Andrew Johnson becomes president.
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1912The Titanic sinks, killing more than 1,500 people in the most famous shipwreck in history.
The Titanic sinks, killing more than 1,500 people in the most famous shipwreck in history.
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1947Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line.
Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line.
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2013Two bombs explode at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and wounding hundreds.
Two bombs explode at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and wounding hundreds.
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World
1989Ninety seven Liverpool fans are crushed to death at Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield.
Ninety seven Liverpool fans are crushed to death at Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield.
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2019Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, toppling the spire before the world on live television.
Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, toppling the spire before the world on live television.
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