Today in history |
Apr. 21, 2006
Did you know that on this day:
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The Red Baron (Baron Manfred von Richthofen) was killed in action during WWI.
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In 1789 John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.
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In 1919, Mark Twain died

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In 1977 the musical "Annie" opened on Broadway.
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Queen Elizabeth II turns 80 today.
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In 1944, women in France got the right to vote
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In 1952, Secretaries Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) was first celebrated
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In 1956, "Heartbreak Hotel" became the first Elvis Presley song to reach the top of Cash Box Magazine
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In 1962, the first revolving restaurant in the United States opens (Top of the Needle in Seattle)
