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Today in History

Saturday, April 11th 2026

Events:

1814   Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to Elba.

1899   Spain cedes Puerto Rico to the United States

1921   First sports broadcast on the radio.

1947   Jackie Robinson is the first African American to play in a modern-day Major League Baseball game.

1970   Apollo 13 is launched.

Famous Birthdays:

145   Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor)

1893   Dean G. Acheson (Secretary of State)

1913   Oleg Cassini (Fashion Designer)

1980   Mark Teixeira (Baseball player)

1987   Joss Stone (Singer)

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