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Historical events from April 16 to 30

Creativity, innovation, heritage and culture are part of the internationally recognized memorable moments in April.

April 16th

1889 – British actor and filmmaker Charles Chaplin is born.

April 17th

1877: Thomas Edison introduces the phonograph as a sound recording technique.

April 18th

International Day of Museums and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day.

April 19th

World bicycle Day.

April 20th

1998: Bill Gates introduces the new Windows 98 operating system in the United States.

April 21st

International Day of Creativity and Innovation. This day is commemorated as it coincides with the birth of Leonardo Da Vinci.

April 22nd

International Earth Day.

April 23rd

International Book Day or Language Day. It commemorates and promotes reading, publishing industry and intellectual property protection.

April 26th

Secretary’s Day in Colombia.

April 27th

1810: Ludwig Van Beethoven composes his commemorative piano work ‘For Elisa’ in Germany.

April 28th

2003: Apple opens the iTunes Store music store.

April 29th

1992: From this date the World Dance Day is commemorated. Declared by the International Dance Committee of the International Theater Institute (CID-UNESCO).

April 30th

Universal Children’s Day.

 

Article by:

Jackeline Gonzalez L.

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