Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862)Cinco de Mayo--the Fifth of May. The day that Mexico's patriotism was reborn. Let's take a look at the setting and the events of this historic day...
The Battle of Alcatraz (May 2-4, 1946)The bloodiest escape attempt in the 29-year history of one of America's most formidable prisons: Alcatraz.
Death of the Red Baron (April 21, 1918)The greatest flying ace of World War I died on April 21, 1918. He'd lived a short life, but had accomplished a great deal. The Red Baron caused many American boys to join the air force for the chance to take him down...
Zany April HolidaysMake sure to celebrate International Moment of Laughter Day as well as Take a Chance Day. April has some pretty crazy holidays from a day of lies to a day of truth and little bit of shrimp scampi on the side!
First in Space--Yuri Gagarin (April 12, 1961)In 1961, during the onset of the Great Space Race, the Russians claimed an early lead by launching Vostok, along with its pilot, Yuri Gagarin, into space. Gagarin's life was full, albeit, very short...
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