1975 - President Gerald Ford withdraws troops from Cambodia, ceding country to Khmer Rouge
1961 - Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes first human to travel into space; first earth orbit completed on this date.
1955 - The polio vaccine (for poliomyelitis), developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, is announced and declared safe and effective.
1937 - The first jet engine designed to power an aircraft is ground tested by Sir Frank Whittle in England.
1606 - England adopts the Union Jack, combining the flag designs of England and Scotland as its new flag
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1934 - The Toledo Auto-Lite strike begins taking the first step towards unionization in the automotive industry.
1954 - The song "Rock Around the Clock" is released; hits #1 in movie "Blackboard Jungle".
1202 - Constantinople is sacked by the 4th Crusade.
1980 - Terry Fox, on one leg, starts cross-Canada run to raise awareness & money for cancer causes.
April 12th Holiday
Yuri's Night - Commemoration of Yuri Gagarin being the first human in space.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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