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Saturday, 25 April 2026

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★ Born on this day 4 entries

1874
Guglielmo Marconi, made radio possible
US Media & Broadcasting 152 yrs ago
1908
Edward R. Murrow, set the standard for TV correspondents.
US Military & War 118 yrs ago
1918
Ella Fitzgerald
US 108 yrs ago
1940
Al Pachino, actor.
US Arts & Culture 86 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1684
A patent is granted for the thimble.
US Science & Technology 342 yrs ago
1901
New York becomes first state requiring license plates for cars.
US 125 yrs ago
1945
United Nations Conference starts.
US 81 yrs ago
1956
Elvis Preley hits #1 with "Heart Break Hotel"
US 70 yrs ago
1961
Robert Noyce granted a patent for the integrated circuit.
US Science & Technology 65 yrs ago