1986 - Worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl USSR, 31 die
1977 - NY's famed disco Studio 54 opens
1928 - Dedication of Los Angeles' City Hall, a building which symbolizes L.A.
1900 - On a Farm in Ohio Charles Richter born, he developed the Richter scale for measuring earthquakes
1467 - The miraculous image of Our Lady of Good Counsel appears in Genazzano, Italy.
This Day In Business
1956 - First Container ship, carrying modern day intermodal shipping containers, embarks on journey from Port, New Jersey to Houston, Texas.
1989 - Mike Tyson gets a speeding ticket for driving 71 mph in a 30 mph zone.
1607 - Colonists of the first British colony of Jamestown, Virginia land at Cape Henry, Virginia.
1931 - Lou Gehrig called out passing runner after home run - costing him AL home run title.
April 26th Holiday
Confederate Memorial Day (Florida and Georgia) - Honors those who died in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
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
Learn about people born on this day by reading the April 26 Birthday Horoscope.
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