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  • 14 April, 1967
    The first successful human heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in South Africa.
  • 15 April, 1912
    The RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg, a tragic event that reshaped maritime safety.
  • 16 April, 1963
    Martin Luther King Jr. wrote the "Letter from Birmingham Jail," an important document in the civil rights movement.
  • 17 April, 1961
    The Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba began, marking a significant moment in U.S. and Cuban history.
  • 18 April, 1775
    Paul Revere’s midnight ride warned American colonists of British forces approaching, a pivotal event in the American Revolution.
  • 19 April, 1775
    The battles of Lexington and Concord took place, starting the American Revolutionary War.
  • 20 April, 1967
    The Beatles released their groundbreaking album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," which revolutionized music history.
  • 21 April, 1960
    Brasilia, the new capital of Brazil, was officially inaugurated, symbolizing a new era for the country.
  • 14 April, 1939
    The iconic film "The Wizard of Oz" premiered, becoming one of the most beloved films in cinema history.
  • 15 April, 1947
    Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, playing his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
  • 16 April, 1964
    The Beatles made their first appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show," solidifying their place in American pop culture.
  • 17 April, 1982
    The first "Earth Day" was celebrated, bringing global attention to environmental issues.
  • 18 April, 1983
    Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • 19 April, 1968
    The musical "Hair" premiered on Broadway, symbolizing the cultural shift of the 1960s.
  • 20 April, 1985
    The iconic "Live Aid" concert took place, raising millions for famine relief in Africa.
  • 21 April, 1989
    The Tiananmen Square protests began in China, leading to significant changes in the political landscape.
  • 14 April, 1970
    The Apollo 13 mission was launched by NASA, which later became famous for its successful return after a life-threatening crisis in space.
  • 15 April, 1990
    The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
  • 16 April, 2003
    The Iraq War officially ended with the fall of Baghdad and the capture of Saddam Hussein’s government.
  • 17 April, 1966
    The first human heart transplant was performed in the United States at Stanford University by Dr. Norman Shumway.

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