April 18, 2026

This Day In History

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1783

The final British forces withdrew from New York City, bringing an end to Britain’s military occupation following the American Revolutionary War.

1936

Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan formalized their cooperation by signing the Anti‑Comintern Pact.

1950

The eastern United States was struck by the devastating “Great Appalachian Storm,” causing heavy destruction and numerous deaths.

1952

Agatha Christie’s play The Mousetrap debuted in London, eventually becoming the world’s longest-running stage production.

1960

The Mirabal Sisters, prominent political activists from the Dominican Republic, were assassinated. Their deaths led to the designation of November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

1973

Greece underwent a military coup, altering the nation’s political course.

1970

Japanese author Mishima Yukio staged a symbolic coup attempt by taking control of a military base before committing seppuku, a ritual suicide.

1986

The Iran‑Contra affair came to public attention, exposing the secret diversion of U.S. arms sales revenue to Nicaraguan Contra rebels.

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