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April 25, 2024
Construction Begins on the Suez Canal
April 25, 1859. A ground-breaking ceremony marks the official beginning of the Suez Canal in Egypt.
April 24, 2024
The Armenian Genocide
April 24, 1915. Police in Constantinople seize hundreds of Armenian leaders and intellectuals, beginning the Armenian Genocide. This episode originally aired in 2023.
April 23, 2024
The Battle of Clontarf
April 23, 1014. King Brian of Ireland is killed by Vikings during the Battle of Clontarf, leading Ireland to fall into anarchy.
April 22, 2024
Earth Day
April 22, 1970. Earth Day helps spark the environmental movement and quickly grows into an international event. This episode was originally aired on April 22, 2022.
April 20, 2024
Saturday Matinee: The Curious History of Your Home
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we learn about the surprisingly fascinating history of wallpaper.
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April 19, 2024
The First Space Station
April 19, 1971. The Soviet Union launches Salyut 1, the first space station to orbit the Earth.
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