Art
Happy Birthday Gary Cooper
Actor Frank James Cooper was born on May 7, 1901, in Helena, Montana.
Happy Birthday Shirley Temple
Beloved child star and diplomat Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California.
Opening of the 1964 New York World’s Fair
On April 22, 1964, the New York World’s Fair opened at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York.
Opening of Seattle World’s Fair
On April 21, 1962, the Seattle World’s Fair, also known as the Century 21 Exposition, opened to the public.
First Appearance of Daffy Duck
On April 17, 1937, Daffy Duck made his first appearance in Porky’s Duck Hunt.
Happy Birthday Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889. While there is no official record of the actor’s birth, it’s believed he was born in South London, England.
Dedication of Jefferson Memorial
On April 13, 1943, the Jefferson memorial in Washington, D.C., was officially dedicated.
U.S.P.S. Introduces Nature of America Series
On April 6, 1999, the U.S.P.S. issued the first stamp sheet in its 12-year Nature of America series.