Time to refresh your memory! On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank. In which ocean did this tragic event occur?
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Which American president was assassinated on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.?
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On April 5, 1955, what fast food company was founded by Ray Kroc?
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Which famous queen was born on April 21, 1926?
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On April 12th, 1961, who became the first human to travel into space?
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What devastating event took place in San Francisco on April 18th, 1906, causing widespread destruction and loss of life?
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Which famous person was born on April 15th, 1452?
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What significant event began on April 12, 1861, with the firing on Fort Sumter?
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On April 4, 1975, which technology company was founded by the duo pictured here?
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What catastrophic event occurred on April 26th, 1986, resulting in one of the worst nuclear accidents in history?
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You've conquered half of the quiz! Which American initiative to aid Western Europe economically after World War II was signed into law on April 3rd, 1948?
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Which country became the first in the world to legalize euthanasia in April 2002?
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A prominent civil rights leader was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Who was he/she?
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Which famous space telescope, launched on April 24, 1990, is named after an American astronomer and is known for its incredible images of distant galaxies and nebulae?
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On April 22, 1970, what significant event was first observed as a way to promote environmental awareness?
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Which artist, known for his distinctive style and cutting-edge works, passed away on April 8, 1973, at the age of 91?
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On April 17, 1961, around 1,400 Cuban exiles armed with American weapons came ashore on the south coast of Cuba at the Bay of what?
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Almost at the end! On April 13, 1743, what influential figure and author of the Declaration of Independence was born?
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Just one more question after this! What historic event began in April 1917, involving the United States?
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And finally, what significant event happened in April 1916 in Ireland, aimed at gaining independence from British rule?
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