This Date In History: April 9, 2012
9 April 2012
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Here’s what happened on today’s date in history:
1) American Civil War: Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia (26,765 troops) to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, effectively ending the war.
Youtube Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9F252BAEC9BCF89
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Appomattox_Court_House
- http://americancivilwar.com/appo.html
- http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/appomatx.htm
- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/primary-resources/lee-surrender/
- http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/
2) Selection of first 7 Mercury astronauts, include 4 naval aviators
Youtube Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL630D76D0F7B650FA
Links:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Seven
- http://life.time.com/history/magnificent-seven-nasas-mercury-astronauts/#1
- http://history.nasa.gov/40thmerc7/intro.htm
- http://gizmodo.com/5205915/the-magnificent-mercury-seven-nasas-first-astronauts-50-years-ago-today
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