The Watergeuzen (Sea Beggars), a group of Dutch rebels, captured the city of Brielle from the Spanish, marking a significant event in the Eighty Years' War.
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In History, Today on April 1
Today we explore events from the year 1572 to the year 2016. Events span the globe, from the countries of Iran, Netherlands, United States, Germany, Japan.
Year
1572
Brielle, Netherlands
Year
1789
New York City, United States
The U.S. House of Representatives held its first full meeting in New York City, marking the beginning of its legislative functions under the new U.S. Constitution.
Year
1924
Munich, Germany
Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch, though he would serve less than a year.
Year
1933
Berlin, Germany
The Nazi regime in Germany carried out a one-day boycott of Jewish-owned businesses, marking an early instance of state-sponsored anti-Semitism.
Year
1945
Okinawa, Japan
The Battle of Okinawa began during World War II, one of the largest amphibious assaults in the Pacific Theater, lasting until June 22, 1945.
Year
1976
Cupertino, United States
Apple Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential technology companies.
Year
1979
Tehran, Iran
Iran became an Islamic Republic following a national referendum, marking the end of the Pahlavi monarchy and the beginning of theocratic rule under Ayatollah Khomeini.
Year
2001
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.
Year
2004
Mountain View, United States
Google launched Gmail, its free web-based email service, initially available by invitation only.
Year
2010
Cupertino, United States
The Apple iPad was released in the United States, marking a significant moment in the evolution of tablet computing.
Year
2016
Washington D.C., United States
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) began releasing the Panama Papers, exposing offshore tax havens used by the world's elite.