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On this day in 2025 - 4/4/2025

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  • Apr 4
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On this day in 2025 - 4/4/2025


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4/4/2025 - On this day in 2025


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NEWS 4/4/2025 - On this day in:


  • 1581: Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the globe and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard his ship, the Golden Hind, in Deptford, England. This marked a significant moment in the Age of Exploration.

  • 1818: The United States Congress adopted the flag with 13 red and white stripes and 20 stars, representing the original colonies and the number of states at that time. The design would evolve as more states joined the union.

  • 1841: President William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia just 31 days into his term, becoming the first U.S. president to die in office. His death led to Vice President John Tyler assuming the presidency, setting a precedent for succession.

  • 1949: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, D.C. by 12 founding nations, creating a military alliance that remains significant to this day.

  • 1968: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 39. His death sparked riots across the U.S. and cemented his legacy as a pivotal figure in the fight for racial equality.

  • 1975: Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This event marked the beginning of a company that would revolutionize the technology industry.

  • 1983: The Space Shuttle Challenger launched on its maiden voyage (STS-6), carrying a crew of four and deploying the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, advancing space communication capabilities.


 
 
 

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