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WASHINGTON, D. C. 1865. A view looking northeast up Maryland Avenue towards the U
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1865. A view looking northeast up Maryland Avenue towards the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photographed in April 1865

SAN FRANCISCO: FIREHOUSE. Firefighters and fire engine outside the Engine 15 Firehouse in San Francisco. Photograph by W. Cathcart, 10 April 1894

MAP: SAN FRANCISCO, 1908. Map of part of San Francisco, California, April 18, 1908: Showing buildings constructed and buildings under construction two years after the fire of April 18, 1906

MORMON TEMPLE, 1892. The capstone laying celebration at the Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 6 April 1892. The Tabernacle is on the left

WALL STREET AREA, 1906. A view of Broad Street in lower Manhattan, April 1906

SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. A row of houses on Howard Street set askew after the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906. Photograph by Arnold Genthe

SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. San Francisco residents watching the course of the fire from a hillside after the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Photographed by Arnold Genthe

SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. The ruins of San Francisco seen from the site of the Fairmont Hotel after the fire following the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Photograph

SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. Houses on Howard Street, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Stereograph, 1906

SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. The ruins of Nob Hill and the Fairmount Hotel, with Chinatown in the foreground, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Stereograph, 1906

SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. Houses askew on Howard Street, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906

MISSISSIPPI: NATCHEZ, 1912. Crowds waiting at the riverboat landing in Natchez, Mississippi, on the Mississippi River. Photographed by W.C. Persons from the steamboat Mississippi, April 1912

OKLAHOMA: BLIND MAN, 1917. Blind man and his youthful guide, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photograph, April 1917 by Lewis Hine

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. Tent serving as a post office at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, 22 April 1889, the first day of the land rush. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. At the direction of U.S. cavalry troops, Oklahoma Boomers race across the boundary into the Oklahoma Territory at the stroke of noon, 22 April 1889

OKLAHOMA BOOMER, 1889. A boomers wife awaiting the opening of homestead lands in Oklahoma on 22 April 1889. Contemporary American drawing

MAP: GULF COAST, 1757. Map of the Gulf Coast of the then Province of Texas, made and sent to Spain by the Viceroy of New Spain, 18 April 1757

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. Laying out lots in Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, on the first day of the Oklahoma Land Rush, 22 April 1889. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. Arrival of the first train at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, on the first day of the Oklahoma land rush, 22 April 1889. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

OKLAHOMA BOOMERS, 1889. A boomer family awaiting the opening of homestead lands on 22 April 1889. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

BIRKENHEAD PARK, 1847. Crowds in Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, England, on the occasion of its opening, 5 April 1847. Contemporary English wood engraving

BIRKENHEAD PARK, 1847. Crowds at the entrance to Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, England, on the occasion of its opening, 5 April 1847. Contemporary English wood engraving

JERUSALEM: POLICE SEARCH. Police officers search a Jewish rabbi for weapons, following the Nabi Musa riots in the Old City of Jerusalem 4-7 April 1920. Photograph, 8 April 1920

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Rebel forces taking part in the Battle of Ciudad Juarez during the Mexican Revolution having lunch in camp, April-May 1911

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Mass meeting at Torreon, Mexico, in support of the federal army and the goverment of Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Revolution, April 1914

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops observing the battle between government
MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U.S. troops observing the battle between government and rebel forces at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, from across the Rio Grande in Texas, at the time of the Mexican Revolution

INDIA: SPANISH ENVOY, 1776. Spanish naval commander and officers meeting with the Grand Admiral (seated on carpet, top center) of the fleet of Hyder Ali, ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, at Mangalore

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Men of Villas victorious army driving Federal troops out from Torreon, Mexico, 2 April 1914. Photograph from an English newspaper

NAPOLEON: FRENCH BALL, 1810. A ball given on occasion of the marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte to Marie-Louise, April 2, 1810

BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN, 1801. The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, between a British fleet and a Danish-Norwegian fleet. Contemporary oil by C.A. Lorentzen

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 1864. Prussian battery at Gsberg Point, opposite the Danish forts at Duppel, Denmark, during the War of Schleswig-Holstein. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of April 1864

EASTER REBELLION, 1916. Ruined buildings in Sackville Street, Dublin, Ireland, which were shelled by a boat in the Liffey River during the April 1916 uprising

EASTER REBELLION, 1916. Crowds milling before the ruins of the General Post Office at Dublin, Ireland, wrecked by the fire set by rebels toward the end of the uprising, 28 April 1916

TIBET: 1904 MISSION. Tibetans launching an attack on British expeditionary forces on their way to Lhasa to seek to open trade and frontier negotiations with the Tibetan government

EASTER REBELLION, 1916. Ruins on the south bank of the Liffey River, Dublin, in the aftermath of the April 1916 uprising

EASTER REBELLION, 1916. Sinn Fein headquarters at Liberty Hall, Beresford Place, Dublin, Ireland, as it appeared in the aftermath of the April 1916 uprising

SHAKER DRAWING, 1845. Detail of a Shaker inspirational drawing by an anonymous artist, dated 27 April 1845. Blue pen-and-ink ink, touches of red

BASEBALL GAME, 1886. Baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, between the New York Giants and the Boston Beaneaters, 29 April 1886

APRIL FOOLs DAY, 1880. Gret King! Yo Don t Call Dat A Rabbit? Two trappers discovering an April Fools Day prank. Engraving, American, 1880

MARATHON RACE, 1909. Runners racing at a marathon in New York on 3 April 1909. Left to right: Tom Longboat, Alfred Shrubb, Henri St. Yves, Dorando Pietri. Photograph, 1909

MARATHON RACE, 1909. Runners at the starting line for a marathon in New York on 3 April 1909. Left to right: Afred Shrubb, Pietri Dorando, Henri St. Yves, Tom Longboat, Johnny Hayes, Matthew Maloney

SWIFTs COMET, 1892. Photographed by E.E. Barnard, 7 April 1892, from the Lick Observatory at the University of California, Santa Cruz

WORLD WAR I: PARADE, 1919. The 26th Division which lost 1, 760 troops marches in a victory parade in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph, April 1919

WORLD WAR I: DECLARATION. Joint resolution signed by both houses of Congress and President Woodrow Wilson declaring war on Germany, signed 6 April 1917

WWI: HMS VINDICTIVE, 1918. The British cruiser, HMS Vindictive, after the attack against the Belgian Coast on 23 April 1918. Photograph

WWI: BATTLE OF ARRAS, 1917. Canadians preparing for an advance during the Battle of Arras, April-May 1917, during World War I. Photograph

WORLD WAR I: VIMY RIDGE. Canadians breaking through German barbed wire entanglements in the taking of Vimy Ridge, April 1917. Photograph

WW I: AMERICAN TROOPS. Landing of the 4th Infantry at Brest, April 1918

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"April: A Month of Remarkable Moments and Memorable Milestones" As the rain poured down relentlessly, April seemed to be a complete wash-out, mirroring William Heath Robinson's comical illustration. However, amidst the gloom, there were shining moments that defined this month in history. In April 1960, the USS Intrepid (CV-11) stood tall as a symbol of American strength and resilience. Its presence evoked admiration and awe as it sailed through turbulent waters. The mass trespass of Kinder Scout echoed defiance against societal norms. This act of rebellion in April left an indelible mark on the fight for public access to land. Transporting us back to another era was the Monaco Grand Prix Poster from 1932. The vibrant colors and sleek design captured the essence of speed and glamour that still define this iconic race today. HMAS Melbourne (21), proudly sailing under Her Majesty's Australian Ship banner, showcased maritime prowess in April's vast oceans. It represented unity among nations while protecting their shared interests. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston embarked on an extraordinary journey around the globe during this eventful month. His courageous feat demonstrated human determination and pushed boundaries beyond imagination. An overhead view revealed Dublin during the Easter Rising—a pivotal moment in Irish history when dreams clashed with reality. The city became a battleground where hope fought against oppression. The launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead marked a new chapter for naval supremacy in April 1937. This majestic vessel embodied innovation and power as it set sail into uncharted waters. David Wright's artwork "Off with the Old, On with the New" encapsulated renewal amid change—an apt reflection for April's transformative spirit year after year. Returning once again to Monaco Grand Prix—this time from 1930—the thrill intensified as engines roared along its famous streets. Speed demons embraced danger head-on while spectators held their breaths at every turn.