April 15th facts
While investigating facts about April 15th, I found out little known, but curios details like:
In 1947, on April 15th, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in the Major Leagues. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York.
Pocahontas married John Rolfe on April 15th, 1614.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 11 of the best facts about April 15th I managed to collect.
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The last eruption of Mauna Loa in 1984 resulted in lava flow that stretched as far 4.5 miles of Hilo. This eruption lasted from March 25th to April 15th.
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April 15th is celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball, to commemorate that day in 1947, when he became the first African-American to play in the Majors.
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April 15th is Steal Something From Work Day.
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Jackie Robinson's debut in Major League Baseball occurred on April 15th, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, at Ebbets Field.
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The last person born in the 19th century died on April 15th 2017. She was 117 years old.
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Prior to April 15th 1923, traffic moved to the left side of the road in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Newfoundland drove on the left until 1947.
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On April 15th Abraham Lincoln died, the Titanic Sank, The Boston Marathon bombing occurred, and Notre Dame caught fire... And many more tragic things have happened on that date.
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April 15th Tax Day is also the same day Abraham Lincoln died
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On April 15th, 1856, 17 people were killed and another 29 were wounded after a dispute caused by a drunk man named Jack Oliver attempting to buy a slice of watermelon. The fight is now referred to as "The Watermelon War."
