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FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt died at 63, a shock to most Americans, who had no idea how bad his health … Continue reading Friday, April 12, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1970, Apollo 13, led by astronaut James Lovell, launched to the Moon but suffered engine problems and had to return … Continue reading Thursday, April 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1869, Congress added two justices to the Supreme Court, bringing the total to nine, where it has remained ever since. … Continue reading Wednesday, April 10, 2024

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant inside the Appomattox Courthouse, marking an end to four … Continue reading Tuesday, April 9, 2024

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1820, a Greek farmer stumbled across a damaged statue. We know it now as the Venus de Milo, one of … Continue reading Monday, April 8, 2024

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this date in 1917, the United States formally declared war against Germany and entered WWI. The war began in the summer of 1914, … Continue reading Saturday, April 6, 2024

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1943, a Chinese man named Poon Lim was rescued after somehow surviving 133 days lost at sea, still the world … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 2024

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1973, the World Trade Center opened in New York City. Once the tallest buildings in the world, they were destroyed … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1953, the first edition of TV Guide was published, featuring the biggest TV story of the year on the cover: … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 2024

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1877, a 14-year-old girl became the first human cannonball at a show at the Royal Aquarium. She shot 60 feet … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 2024