Thursday, April 20, 2023

History for April 20

History for April 20 - On-This-Day.com 
Adolf Hitler 1889 - German leader during World War II
  • 1769 - Ottawa Chief Pontiac was murdered by an Illinois Indian in Cahokia.
  • 1865 - Safety matches were first advertised.
  • 1902 - Scientists Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium.
  • 1961 - FM stereo broadcasting was approved by the FCC.
  • 1971 - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of busing to achieve racial desegregation in schools.
  • 1988 - The U.S. Air Forces' Stealth (B-2 bomber) was officially unveiled.

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