Historical Events
1607
English colonists in Virginia make their first landing at Cape Henry.
1937
The town of Guernica, Spain, is bombed by Nazi Germany's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War.
1945
Benito Mussolini is captured by Italian partisans.
1986
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurs in the Soviet Union.
1994
South Africa holds its first fully democratic election, resulting in Nelson Mandela becoming president.
Famous Birthdays
1564
William Shakespeare
English playwright (baptism date); many use April 23 as birth date.
1711
David Hume
Scottish philosopher considered one of the most important figures in Western philosophy.
1785
John James Audubon
American ornithologist and naturalist who painted Birds of America.
1888
Anita Loos
American author known for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
1970
Channing Tatum
American actor known for Magic Mike.
