2020
US President Donald Trump suggests COVID-19 might be treated by injecting disinfectant or UV lights.
2018
Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr and large ensemble cast premieres in Los Angeles.
2005
The first video was uploaded to YouTube.com.
1985
The Coca-Cola Company announced that it was changing its 99-year-old secret formula. New Coke was not successful, which resulted in the resumption of selling the original version.
1984
AIDS-virus identified as HTLV-III (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
1967
The Soyuz 1 was launched by Russia.
1945
The Soviet Army fought its way into Berlin.
1851
Civil engineer Sandford Fleming 1827-1915 designs the red Three-Pence Beaver stamp issued this day; the Province of Canada’s first regular postage stamp.
1597
William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is first performed.