2017
81st US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Spaniard Sergio García beats Justin Rose of England; Garcia’s 1st major title in his 74th attempt.
2012
“The Lion King” becomes highest grossing Broadway show after overtaking “The Phantom of the Opera”.
2005
Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles; Charles, Prince of Wales marries Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor’s Guildhall.
2003
Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the invasion of Iraq, but resulting in widespread looting.
1992
US Fed court finds Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of 8 out of 10 drug and racketeering charges.
1987
Wayne Gretzky tallies his 177th career playoff point vs. Los Angeles, surpassing Jean Beliveau as the all-time leading scorer in Stanley Cup playoff history.
1971
Ringo Starr releases “It Don’t Come Easy” in UK
1968
Martin Luther King Jr., buried in Atlanta.
1959
NASA names 1st 7 astronauts for Project Mercury.
1941
PGA establishes Golf Hall of Fame.
1928
Mae West made her debut on Broadway in the production of “Diamond Lil.”
1869
Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada.
1838
The National Gallery opened in London.