Eiffel Tower inaugurated, 1889
In 1884, the French structural engineer and architect, Gustave Eiffel, started to draw up plans for a 300-metre tall iron tower. He submitted his design as an entrance arch to…
The United States Mint established, 1792
On 2nd April 1792, the U.S. Congress passed An act establishing a mint, and regulating the Coins of the United States, more commonly known as The Coinage Act. This legislation…
The Beatles hold the top five slots on U.S. singles chart, 1964
In April 1963, The Beatles had their first number one hit single in the United Kingdom. “From Me To You” was the first of eleven consecutive singles released by the…
Prohibition ended in Finland, 1932
At 10 am on the 5th April 1932, the shops of Oy Alkoholiliike Ab opened for the first time for the sale of alcohol, ending nearly thirteen years of prohibition.…
First modern Olympiad, 1896
On 6th April 1896, the Greek King, George I, officially opened the first summer Olympic games of the modern period at the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, Greece, with the words:…
First recorded sale of friction matches, 1827
On 7th April 1827, John Walker, of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, England, sells the first friction matches in his chemist shop to a local solicitor called Hixon. Walker served his…
French Protestants granted freedom of worship, 1802
The revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIVin October 1685, made Protestant worship in France illegal. This remained the case until they received limited toleration during the French…
Despre interviul lui Armand Goşu pentru Europa Libera! – Plop Andrei
Houston we have a problem! Sau cum trebuie distrusi partenerii lui Plahotniuc!!! CAPITOLUL IInfracţiuni de corupţie Art. 289 Luarea de mită (1) Fapta funcţionarului public care, direct ori indirect, pentru…
Despre interviul lui Armand Goşu pentru Europa Libera! – Plop Andrei
Houston we have a problem! Sau cum trebuie distrusi partenerii lui Plahotniuc!!! CAPITOLUL IInfracţiuni de corupţie Art. 289 Luarea de mită (1) Fapta funcţionarului public care, direct ori indirect, pentru…