Today in History: April 27, deadly tornadoes strike the Southeast By The Associated Press Today is Monday, April 27, the 117th day of 2026. There are 248 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 27, 2011, during the four-day Super Outbreak, 112 tornadoes touched down across the ...

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 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 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 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 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 ...