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Ancient
Battle of Forum Gallorum
Mark Antony's forces clashed with those of the Roman Senate in a civil war battle near Modena, Italy. The battle was part of the power struggle following Julius Caesar's assassination.
On This Day in History
1828
Culture
Noah Webster Publishes American Dictionary
Noah Webster published the first edition of his American Dictionary of the English Language. The dictionary standardized American English spelling and remains an authoritative reference.
1865
Politics
Abraham Lincoln Assassinated
President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died the following morning, becoming the first U.S. president to be assassinated.
1912
Disaster
RMS Titanic Strikes Iceberg
The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 PM on her maiden voyage. The ship would sink in the early hours of April 15, killing over 1,500 people.
1935
Disaster
Black Sunday Dust Storm
The worst dust storm of the Dust Bowl era swept across the Great Plains on 'Black Sunday.' The massive cloud of dust turned day into night and displaced thousands of families.
1981
Space
First Space Shuttle Returns to Earth
The Space Shuttle Columbia completed its first mission, STS-1, landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The successful return proved the viability of the reusable spacecraft concept.
2014
Crime
Boko Haram Kidnaps 276 Schoolgirls
The terrorist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. The abduction prompted the global #BringBackOurGirls campaign.