This Day in History: April

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Free Online Course: This Day in History: April provided by The Great Courses Plus is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge.

Overview
  • Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

    Topics Covered:

    • 01: April 2, 1805: Hans Christian Andersen Is Born
    • 02: April 9, 1865: Robert E. Lee Surrenders
    • 03: April 18, 1906: The Great San Francisco Earthquake
    • 04: April 22, 1509: King Henry VIII Begins His Reign
    • 05: April 23, 1564: William Shakespeare Is Born
    • 06: April 24, 1479 BC: Queen Hatshepsut Seizes Power
    • 07: April 3, 1973: First Cellular Telephone Call is Made