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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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