🌟 Editor's Note
Good morning — it’s Saturday, April 18. Today we're diving into Paul Revere's midnight ride, the Great San Francisco earthquake, Joan of Arc getting beatified, the first crossword puzzle book, Superman's debut, and a lot more — all quick, fun, and easy to follow.
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🚀 Time Machine
-1025
Bolesław I the Brave is crowned King of Poland in Gniezno.
-1506
The cornerstone for the current St. Peter's Basilica was laid by Pope Julius II.
-1775
Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott ride from Charlestown to Lexington, warning, "the regulars are coming out!"
-1783
George Washington issued General Orders marking the end of the American Revolutionary War, thanking the Almighty, congratulating the troops, and authorizing extra alcohol for celebrations.
-1906
The Great San Francisco earthquake and fire killed nearly 4,000 people while destroying 75% of the city.
-1909
Joan of Arc was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
-1924
First crossword puzzle book published by Simon & Schuster.
-1938
Superman first appeared in DC Comics' Action Comics Series Issue #1, cover dated June 1938.
-1954
Gamal Abdel Nasser takes control of Egypt and appoints himself Prime Minister.
📸 Snapshot
Astrochimps and handlers, training for space mission, Holloman Air Force Base, 1960
🗨️ Last Words
“I believe we shall adjourn this meeting to another place.”