The U.S. Federal Reserve issues a two-dollar bill - April 13th, 1976
On this day in 1976, to mark the bicentennial of American independence, a new $2 bill was released to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Apr 202310min
A catcher's mask is used in a baseball game for the first time - April 12th, 1877
On this day in 1877, Harvard student James Tyng became the first-known baseball player to wear a catcher’s mask.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Apr 20238min
The Barbershop Harmony Society is founded - April 11th, 1938
On this day in 1938, the first meeting of the Barbershop Harmony Society was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Apr 202313min
The RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England - April 10th, 1912
On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton on its doomed maiden voyage to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Apr 20239min
President Carter halts production of neutron bombs - April 7th, 1978
On this day in 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to delay production of the neutron bomb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Apr 20239min
The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens - April 6th, 1896
On this day in 1896, the opening ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Apr 202310min
Radio stations across the globe play "We Are the World" in unison - April 5th, 1985
On this day in 1985, more than 8,000 radio stations played the charity single “We Are the World” simultaneously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Apr 202312min
The peace symbol makes its first public appearance - April 4th, 1958
On this day in 1958, the world famous peace symbol was displayed for the first time at an anti-nuclear war rally in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Apr 20237min
