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1916
Feb 15
| 1916 • WWI – Eastern Front: Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is occupied by troops of the Central Powers. |
1930
Age: 13y
| 1930 • The Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng launch the Yên Bái mutiny in the hope of ending French colonial rule in Vietnam. |
1940
Age: 23y
| 1940 • Manuel Ávila Camacho takes office as President of Mexico. |
1955
Apr 16
Age: 39y
marriageFrank Paul Hapka Seattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ |
| 1955 • The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup for the 7th time in franchise history, but will not win again until 1997. |
1956
Apr 2
Age: 40y
birth of childAnita Marie Hapka Seattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ |
| 1956 • After having opened in London the previous year, Laurence Olivier's film, Richard III, adapted from Shakespeare's play, has its U.S. premiere in theatres and on NBC Television on the same day. On TV it is not shown in prime time, but as an afternoon matinée, in a slightly cut version. It is one of the first such experiments of its kind. Olivier is later nominated for an Oscar for his performance. |
2002
Apr 26
Age: 86y
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deathSeattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ Buried at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, USA |
| 2002 • The discovery of a new insect order, Mantophasmatodea, is announced. |