1978 - "Dallas" TV show premieres on CBS
1978 - Velcro released in the marketplace.
1970 - Qatar passes first provision constitution, gaining independence from British rule
1941 - General Rommel recaptures Libya.
1513 - Ponce de Leon lands in Florida.
This Day In Business
1973 - LexisNexis, the first computer assisted legal research utility, makes its debut.
1902 - Tally's Electric Theatre in Los Angeles first motion picture theater charging 10 cents
1755 - The pirate fortress of Suvarnadurg in the Arabian Sea is captured by Commodore James.
2007 - The Florida Gators defeat Ohio State to claim the NCAA title for the second year in a row.
April 2nd Holiday
World Autism Awareness Day - Promotes awareness of autism in society on an international level.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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