1865⚡ Event
Abraham Lincoln dies
President Abraham Lincoln dies at 7:22 AM after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre the previous evening.
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This Week in History: Week 16
April 15 – April 21
Over 6 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (April 15 – April 21)(4)
1912⚡ Event
RMS Titanic sinks
The RMS Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew.
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1923⚡ Event
Insulin becomes widely available for diabetics
Commercial production of insulin expands, marking a turning point in the treatment of diabetes during the early 1920s.
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1989⚡ Event
Hillsborough disaster unfolds in Sheffield
A crowd crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield leads to one of the deadliest disasters in British sporting history.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(1)
1452🎂 Birth
Leonardo da Vinci born
Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci is born in Anchiano, Republic of Florence. He becomes the archetype of the Renaissance man.
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Notable Deaths This Week(1)
1865🕊️ Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
The 16th President of the United States dies from an assassin's bullet at Petersen House in Washington, D.C.
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