Second Battle of Ypres - Wed, April 22 @ 01:00
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In this World War I battle, begun on this day in 1915, Canadians were in the forefront. Over the course of the battle, which lasted until May 25, Canadians were subject to violent bombardment and poison-gas attacks, but held the line and eventually emerged victorious.
Earth Day - Wed, April 22 @ 01:00
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The first Earth Day was celebrated back in 1970.
First Quarter - Thu, April 23 @ 21:31
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A waxing half-Moon is near the meridian (halfway across the sky) as the Sun sets.
HST Launched - Fri, April 24 @ 01:00
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On this day 36 years ago (1990), the Hubble Space Telescope was launched. The first large space telescope, the Hubble initially had severe focusing problems; but a later servicing mission repaired Hubble's focus with a special package of corrective lenses. The Hubble went on to make over 30 years of discoveries as the premiere optical space telescope, before being supplanted by the James Webb Space Telescope, but remains in service, with investigations into extending its lifespan by up to 20 years.
Chernobyl Disaster - Sun, April 26 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1986, the No. 4 reactor of the Chernobyle Nuclear Power Plant exploded, releasing radiation in into the environment. A years-long effort to stabilize the reactor followed, and today it is enclosed in a giant metal 'sarcophagus'. It has repeatedly come into danger during the Russo-Ukraine war.
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Recent Events (Reverse Order; Last 7 days: 2):
1906 San Francisco Earthquake - Sat, April 18 @ 01:00
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Northern California experienced a massive (magnitude 7.9) earthquake, on this day in 1906, which ruptured gas lines, causing widespread fires.
New Moon - Fri, April 17 @ 07:51
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The Moon is nearest the Sun in the sky and cannot be seen from the ground.
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