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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

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.

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.