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Martin's American History Blog April 2003 Archive

By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

Sirhan Sirhan Sentenced to Death

Wednesday April 23, 2003
On April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan, Robert Kennedy's murderer was sentenced to death in the gas chamber. He assassinated Kennedy on June 5th claiming that he was trying to bring ... Read More

National League Formed

Tuesday April 22, 2003
On April 22, 1876, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was established. This league had eight original members who had to agree to a constitution including banning alcohol. ... Read More

Spanish-American War

Monday April 21, 2003
On this day in 1898, the United States declared war on Spain. When an explosion occurred on the battleship Maine on February 15th, while it was harbored in Havana, ... Read More

Adolf Hitler's Birth

Sunday April 20, 2003
On this day in 1889, Adolf Hitler was born. Many people wonder about his rise in Germany after World War I. No matter how it happened or why so ... Read More

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