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Today in History: 1898, Spanish-American War declared

Today is Saturday, April 25, the 115th day of 2026. There are 250 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 25, 1898, the United States Congress declared war against Spain. The 16-week Spanish-American War resulted in an American victory, after which the U.S. took possession of the ...

Today in History: April 24, the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin

Today in History: April 24, the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin By The Associated Press Today is Friday, April 24, the 114th day of 2026. There are 251 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 24, 1916, Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule in ...

Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol

Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, April 23, the 113th day of 2026. There are 252 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested ...

Today in History: April 22, the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889

Today in History: April 22, the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2026. There are 253 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims ...

Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57

Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57 By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, April 21, the 111th day of 2026. There are 254 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 21, 2016, Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead ...

Today in History: 1999, the Columbine High School shootings

Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2026. There are 255 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher and injured 23 others before taking their own lives at Columbine High School, near Denver, Colorado. Also ...