April 19

    What happened on April 19 in history

    3 events fall on April 19, from 1775 to 1995. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 19

    1. 1775

      The battles of Lexington and Concord

      The shot heard round the world opens the American Revolutionary War.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1943

      The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins

      Jewish fighters resist deportation for nearly a month.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    3. 1995

      The Oklahoma City bombing

      A truck bomb destroys a federal building and kills 168 people.

      Play the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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