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— 250 years since 1776. Explore two and a half centuries of American history.
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Anniversaries in American history that fall on April 19.
1995 · Events / Disasters
Oklahoma City Bombing
The Deadliest Act of Domestic Terrorism in American History, April 19, 1995
Oklahoma City Bombing
1993 · Events / Crises & Standoffs
The Waco Siege
The 1993 standoff that ended in fire and fueled the militia movement
The Waco Siege
1775 · Events / Wars & Conflicts
Battles of Lexington and Concord
First military engagements of the Revolution; "shot heard round the world"
The American Revolution
1775 · Eras
Revolutionary Era
The 25 years that broke from Britain and built a republic, 1775–1800
Revolutionary Era
1775 · Events / Wars & Conflicts
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The First Shots of the American Revolution, April 1775
Battle of Lexington and Concord