2021
85th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Hideki Matsuyama become first Japanese male to win a golf major.
2015
Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the 1st meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution.
2012
“The Avengers”, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles.
2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium.
1989
Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie Ron Hextall scores short-handed into an empty net in an 8-5 victory over Washington Capitals; first NHL goalie to score a playoff goal. In 1987, he was the first goalie to score a regular season goal.
1976
The Apple I computer, created by Steve Wozniak is released
1970
Apollo 13 is launched.
1966
Frank Sinatra records “Strangers in the Night” single for his album of the same name. Later reaches #1 Billboard charts.
1950
Prince Rainier III becomes ruler of Monaco.
1947
Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
1909
Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers.
1868
The Shogunate is abolished in Japan.
1814
Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and he is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean.
1768
Fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal.