Historical Events
1775
The American Revolutionary War begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
1861
The Baltimore riot occurs as pro-Confederate forces attack Union troops.
1897
The first Boston Marathon is held.
1993
The Waco siege ends as federal agents storm the Branch Davidians' compound; 76 people die in the resulting fire.
1995
The Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 people at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Famous Birthdays
1721
Roger Sherman
American statesman and the only person to sign all four founding documents.
1832
José Zorrilla
Spanish Romantic poet and playwright known for Don Juan Tenorio.
1903
Eliot Ness
American prohibition agent famous for battling Al Capone in Chicago.
1935
Dudley Moore
British comedian and actor known for Arthur and 10.
1959
Tim Curry
British actor known for IT and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
