April 21, 2026

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1968

My Lai Massacre – In a tragic incident during the Vietnam War, U.S. troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the village of My Lai.

1751

Birth of James Madison – James Madison, later the 4th President of the United States and widely known as the “Father of the Constitution,” was born.

1802

Establishment of U.S. Military Academy – The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, was officially founded to train Army officers.

1935

Start of Mass Radar Production – The UK began developing the first practical radar systems, marking a major advancement in military technology.

1939

End of the Spanish Civil War – The fall of the last Republican stronghold brought the Spanish Civil War to an end.

1966

Launch of Soviet Kosmos 110 – The USSR sent Kosmos 110 into orbit, carrying two dogs as part of early space exploration experiments.

1995

Steve Fossett’s Solo Pacific Balloon Flight – Steve Fossett became the first person to cross the Pacific solo in a balloon, setting a record in aviation history.

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