6 April, 1199
Richard the Lionheart dies of an infected wound caused by an arrow.
14 April, 1865
American president, Abraham Lincoln, is assassinated in a theatre.
12 April, 1961
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human being in space.
7 April, 1739
Horrible highwayman Dick Turpin is hanged for his crimes.
19 April, 1775
The American Revolution begins, with the USA, led by George Washington, battling for independence from Britain.
21 April, 1509
Henry VIII is crowned King of England.
23 April, 303
St George, England’s patron saint, dies. The day becomes England’s national day!
29 April, 1770
Explorer Captain Cook lands in Australia.…