April
April 1- Cincinatti became the 1st U.S. city to pay firefighters a regular salary (1853)
- April Fool’s Day April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day - National Advisory Council on Aeronautics renamed NASA (1958) April 3 – Pony Express Service began (1860) - Sandra Day O’Connor became the 1st female Supreme Court Justice (1995) April 4 – 1st woman mayor in the United States elected in Kansas (1887) - Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated (1968) April 5 – Booker T. Washington’s birthday - Pocahontas married John Rolfe (1614) April 6 – United States declared war on Germany in WWI (1917) - The Hostess Twinkie was invented (1930) April 7 – The birthdate of the internet (1969) - Mars Odyssey was launched (2001) April 8 – Buddha’s birthday - First recorded college basketball game (1893) April 9 – The end of the Civil War (1865) - Paul Robeson’s birthday (African American actor and singer) April 10 – The Great Gatsby is published (1925) - 100th day of the year April 11 – Apollo 13 launched (1970) - Harold Washington 1st African American mayor of Chicago (1983) April 12 – The Civil War began (1861) - The polio vaccine was created by Dr. Jonas Salk (1955) April 13 – Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win Master’s Tournament (1997) - Thomas Jefferson’s birthday April 14 – 1st dictionary was published by Noah Webster (1828) - Abraham Lincoln was shot (1865) April 15 – 1st American school for the deaf was founded (1817) - The Titanic sank (1912)April 16th - Abolition in the District of Columbia: President Abraham Lincoln decided to sign an act to abolish slavery of African American individuals in the District of Columbia. (1862) - First Presidential Inauguration – George Washington heads in his political candidacy for the first presidential inauguration. (1789) April 17th - Journey of Immigrants – A total of 11,745 immigrants traveled worldwide across land and sea to reach Ellis Island, New York. (1907) - Animated Character’s of Daffy Duck and Sherlock Holmes Birthday’s – A special day to celebrate these entertaining animated cartoon characters. April 18th - Paul Revere’s Famous Ride – A special day to remember the strong and courageous soldier rode from Charleston to Lexington on his own horse. (1775) - Great San Francisco Earthquake – In California this earthquake is classified as one of most significant of all time in history. (1906) April 19th - Revolutionary War – The beginning of the Revolutionary War occurs at the battle at Lexington and Concord with “The shot hear round the world.” – (1775) - Yom Hashoah – A.k.a. the “Holocaust Memorial Day.” A special day the honors and remembers the difficult tragic memories of the Jewish Holocaust. Raising awareness of the historical Jewish culture and the extraordinary individuals who sacrificed their lives during the historical Holocaust. April 20th - Volunteer Recognition Day – A special day for individuals to honor, thank, and give back to the men, women, and children who offer their own assistance, help, and support to the surrounding environment and society. - Ram Navami – A special day for individuals who represent the Hindu faith come together to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. April 21st - Kindergarten Day – Educator and philosopher Friedrich Froebel founded the first kindergarten classroom. (1837) - Polaroid Cameras – The first Polaroid camera was sold to the public capturing images to always remember and look back at the special moments people, and events that are lived during a lifetime. (1948) April 22nd - Earth Day – A special day where all individuals can recognize the surrounding world and environments in which people in society live their lives day to day. All human beings have a responsibility to take care of our earth. - Girl Scout Leader Day – A special day where all members of the Girl Scout organization can recognize and offers gratitude to the adult leaders of Girl Scout troops. April 23rd - William Shakespeare’s Birthday – A special day to honor the famous English playwright who wrote the timeless plays that are significant and will continue to be significant parts of history. - Segregation on Buses - The United States Supreme Court officially ends segregation. (1956) April 24th - Library of Congress – A building of resources for the American public to progress knowledge and creativity in society occupies three building on Capitol Hill, but was first established inside the United States Capitol. (1800) - Administrative Professionals Day – A.k.a “Secretaries Day” – A special day to recognize and offer praise to individuals who work in the nation’s economy in all occupational roles of administrative positions. April 25th - ANZAC Day – A special day of remembrance of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I, also brings awareness to generations of the Australian and New Zealand Army members who have fought for their countries in battles, conflicts, and wars. (1915) - Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day – A special day for mother’s, father’s, and guardians to share with their families at their place of work, allowing children to spend quality time visiting and seeing what goes on in a working environment. April 26th - Wrigley Field – The Chicago Cubs receive the first organ to be played at a baseball stadium. (1941) - Yom Haatzmaut – A.k.a “Israel Independence Day.” A special day that celebrates the when modern Israel became an independent state (1948) April 27th - Babe Ruth Day – A special day to remember one of the most famous American baseball players in history who played for the New York Yankees in his athletic career. (1947) - Independent States – State of West Virginia secedes from the state of Virginia, after Virginia secedes from the United States. (1861) April 28th - International Astronomy Day – A special day that brings awareness of astronomy and the stars, planets, space, and the outside universe that is presented through learning that began to be celebrated by Doug Berger who is President of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. (1973) - Great Poetry Reading Day – A special day that honors famous poets that have written all types of poetic verse to impact world society. April 29th - Greenery Day – A special day that celebrates in Japanese culture the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, and all individuals can practice to become closer to connecting with the surrounding environment. (1989) - Harold Washington – The city of Chicago, Illinois had Harold Washington officially sworn into his political position of becoming the first African American mayor of Chicago. (1983) April 30th - President George Washington – The first presidential inauguration was officially having President George Washington sworn into his political office. (1789) - National Honesty Day – A special day to recognize the moral value of always practicing being honest and telling the truth. (Early 1990’s) |