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Pratt Street Riot - April 19, 1861 Apr 19, 2020

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On this day in 1861, a riot broke out in Baltimore, Maryland, between Confederate sympathizers and state militia regiments on their way to Washington, D.C.

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Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18, 1980 Apr 18, 2020

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On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe.

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Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17, 1951 Apr 17, 2020

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On this day in 1951, Peak District National Park was established.

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First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16, 1853 Apr 16, 2020

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On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India.

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Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15, 1970 Apr 15, 2020

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On this day in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 set a world record when they reached the farthest distance humans have ever been from Earth.

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Bussa's Rebellion - April 14, 1816 Apr 14, 2020

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On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in Barbados began.

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CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13, 1953 Apr 13, 2020

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On this day in 1953, the CIA authorized the launch of the mind control program known as Project MKUltra.

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First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12, 1988 Apr 12, 2020

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On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S.

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Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11, 1899 Apr 11, 2020

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On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born.

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Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10, 1815 Apr 10, 2020

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On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora produced one of the largest and deadliest eruptions in recorded history.

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