This week in History
Monday: on April 1, 1948
The Big Bang Theory is first proposed. BItH Unit 1, Section 1: Birth of Earth, The Big Bang
Tuesday: on April 2, 1595
The first Dutch ships depart on their journey to Asia around Africa. BItH Unit 17, Section 49: Sailing Around Africa
Wednesday: on April 3, 33 CE
Scientifically proposed date of the crucifixion of Jesus. BItH Unit 7, Section 21: Abrahamic Prophets
Thursday: on April 4, 1968
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. BItH Unit 29, Section 87: Civil Rights and Apartheid
Friday: on April 5, 1933
US President Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps to help relieve unemployment. BItH Unit 27, Section 81: The Great Depression
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