On this day in history
April 20
American
1999Two students massacre 13 people at Columbine High School in Colorado before killing themselves.
Two students massacre 13 people at Columbine High School in Colorado before killing themselves.
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2010The Deepwater Horizon rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 and unleashing the worst oil spill in Ame…
The Deepwater Horizon rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 and unleashing the worst oil spill in American history.
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1972Apollo 16 lands on the Moon; John Young and Charlie Duke explore the highlands.
Apollo 16 lands on the Moon; John Young and Charlie Duke explore the highlands.
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World
1889Adolf Hitler is born in Braunau am Inn, Austria.
Adolf Hitler is born in Braunau am Inn, Austria.
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1792Revolutionary France declares war on Austria, beginning the wars that will consume Europe for 23 years.
Revolutionary France declares war on Austria, beginning the wars that will consume Europe for 23 years.
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1653Cromwell storms into Parliament with soldiers and dissolves the Rump, ruling England alone.
Cromwell storms into Parliament with soldiers and dissolves the Rump, ruling England alone.
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