1865
Surrender at Appomattox
Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War.
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1959
NASA's First Astronauts Introduced
NASA publicly introduced the 'Mercury Seven,' the first American astronauts, including Alan Shepard and John Glenn. This event marked a pivotal moment in the U.S. space program and the Space Race.
2005
Wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles
The Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall. The marriage was a significant event in British royal history, resolving a long-standing personal and public narrative.
2003
Fall of Baghdad
U.S. forces captured central Baghdad, and a statue of Saddam Hussein was famously toppled in Firdos Square. This event symbolized the collapse of the Iraqi leader's regime during the Iraq War.
2005
Tiger Woods Wins Fourth Masters
Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament at Augusta National for a fourth time, securing his ninth major championship victory with a dramatic playoff win over Chris DiMarco.