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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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William Lewis Moore is murdered in Alabama - April 23rd, 1963
On this day in 1963, white civil rights activist William Moore was shot to death at a highway rest stop in Alabama.
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The first annual White House Easter Egg Roll is held - April 22nd, 1878
On this day in 1878, the White House hosted its first official Easter Egg Roll.
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The Netherlands recognizes the newly formed United States - April 19th, 1782
On this day in 1782, the Dutch Republic became the second nation to officially recognize the sovereignty of the United States.
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The Great San Francisco Earthquake - April 18th, 1906
On this day in 1906, a powerful earthquake devastated San Francisco, California.
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Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Castle - April 17th, 1942
On this day in 1942, French General Henri Giraud made a daring escape from a Nazi stronghold in Saxony, Germany.
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Two giants pandas arrive in the U.S. from China - April 16th, 1972
On this day in 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing moved into their new home at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
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