1964⚡ Event
Raid on gay bar near Chicago
109 individuals were arrested in a police raid on a gay bar near Chicago.
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This Week in History: Week 17
April 22 – April 28
Over 107 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 22 – April 28)(20)
1979⚡ Event
Death of Blair Peach
Blair Peach, a New Zealand teacher, was fatally injured during a demonstration against a National Front election meeting in London.
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1982⚡ Event
Thatcher on Falklands War
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher told journalists to "rejoice" upon hearing news of the successful recapture of South Georgia from Argentine forces in the Falklands War.
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1983⚡ Event
The Jakarta Post published
The first issue of The Jakarta Post was published in Indonesia.
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1990⚡ Event
Hubble Space Telescope launch
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the STS-31 mission.
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1990⚡ Event
Violeta Chamorro becomes President of Nicaragua
Violeta Chamorro took office as President of Nicaragua, becoming the first female head of state in the Americas to have been elected in her own right.
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1993⚡ Event
Bishopsgate bombing
The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a truck bomb in London's financial district, causing significant damage and one fatality. The cost of repairs was estimated at £350 million.
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2000⚡ Event
Elián González raid
In a pre-dawn raid, U.S. federal agents seized six-year-old Elián González from his relatives' home in Miami. He was returned to his Cuban father.
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2003⚡ Event
Toronto gas explosion
A backhoe breached a pipeline in Toronto, Canada, causing a gas explosion that killed seven people.
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2004⚡ Event
Explosion in Ryongchon, North Korea
Flammable cargo exploded at a railway station in Ryongchon, North Korea. At least 54 people were killed and over a thousand injured.
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2009⚡ Event
GRB 090423 Detected
The gamma-ray burst GRB 090423 was detected coming from the most distant astronomical object of any kind known at the time.
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2010⚡ Event
Arizona SB 1070 Signed into Law
Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed into law the controversial anti-illegal immigration bill SB 1070. Much of the law was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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2011⚡ Event
WikiLeaks Guantanamo Bay files leak
Secret documents relating to detainees at the United States' Guantanamo Bay detention camp were released on WikiLeaks and several independent news organizations.
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2013⚡ Event
Terror plot foiled in Canada
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested two men who were plotting to commit terrorist attacks. The targets were Via Rail operations.
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2013⚡ Event
Savar building collapse
A building in Savar Upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,134 people. This event is the deadliest accidental structural failure in modern history.
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2015⚡ Event
Nepal earthquake
Nepal was struck by a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, killing more than 8,000 people.
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2016⚡ Event
Paris Agreement opens for signature
The Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, opened for signature. It was signed by 175 parties on this date.
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2018⚡ Event
Toronto Van Attack
A man intentionally struck pedestrians with a van on Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada, leading to 11 deaths.
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2019⚡ Event
Myanmar Jade Mine Collapse
A landslide triggered the collapse of a jade mine in Hpakant, Myanmar, resulting in six confirmed deaths and presumed dozens more.
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2022⚡ Event
Climate activist self-immolates outside Supreme Court
American climate activist Wynn Bruce set himself on fire outside the United States Supreme Court Building. This was an apparent protest against the climate crisis.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1990🎂 Birth
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
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1999🎂 Birth
Son Chaeyoung
Son Chaeyoung, a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Lee Jeno
Lee Jeno, a South Korean rapper, vocalist, and dancer, was born.
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2018🎂 Birth
Prince Louis of Wales
Prince Louis of Wales, a member of the British royal family, was born.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
1616🕊️ Death
William Shakespeare dies
The renowned English playwright and poet William Shakespeare died on this date.
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2017🕊️ Death
Donna Leanne Williams
Donna Leanne Williams was an Australian writer, artist, and activist.
literaturearts
2019🕊️ Death
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick was an American soprano singer and presenter. She was born in 1983.
musicentertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky was an American internet security researcher. He was born in 1979.
technology
2022🕊️ Death
Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch was an American politician and President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He was born in 1934.
politics
2023🕊️ Death
Len Goodman
Len Goodman was an English ballroom dancer and television personality.
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2024🕊️ Death
Helen Vendler
Helen Vendler was an American literary critic. She was born in 1933.
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