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20 Apr, 1902
1902 Pierre and Marie Curie discover the radioactive element radiumIn 1903, the French couple received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering research.
April
21 Apr, 1992
1992 The first exoplanets are discoveredPolish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan announced that he found two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12.
April
21 Apr, 1967
1967 Dictator Georgios Papadopoulos assumes power in GreeceDuring his six-year reign, thousands of political opponents were incarcerated and tortured.
April
21 Apr, 1934
1934 The Surgeon's photo, allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily MailIn reality, the famous image depicts a toy submarine with a head and neck made of wood putty.
April
21 Apr, 1918
1918 The Red Baron is killedManfred von Richthofen was a legendary German fighter pilot. He earned his renown and nickname by achieving 80 air combat victories in World War I. He was shot down and killed during combat at the...
April
21 Apr, 1509
1509 Henry VIII is crowned King of EnglandIn popular culture, the monarch is known mainly for his six marriages, two of which ended with the wife's execution.
April
22 Apr, 1997
1997 The Japanese embassy hostage crisis ends after 126 daysThe hero status of the Peruvian troops involved in the successful raid was later called into question when evidence of summary executions of captured insurgents emerged.
April
22 Apr, 1992
1992 A series of massive explosions destroys parts of GuadalajaraThe disaster in the downtown district of Analco occurred after gasoline had leaked into the sewer system. At least 206 people died, nearly 500 were injured, and about 15,000 were left...
April
22 Apr, 1977
1977 Optical fiber is used for telephone transmissions for the first timeFiber-optic technology allows sending information over long distances by means of light pulses. It has played an important role in the development of modern-day global communications.
April
22 Apr, 1945
1945 Adolf Hitler admits defeatThe German dictator announced in the underground Führerbunker that he plans to commit suicide after learning that Soviet forces had entered Berlin.
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