On this day in 2025

1413: Henry V was crowned King of England. He would go on to become one of England’s most famous monarchs, known for his military successes during the Hundred Years' War, including the Battle of Agincourt.
1865: American Civil War ended with Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendering to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This event effectively marked the conclusion of the war, though some smaller skirmishes continued briefly afterward.
1940: During World War II, Nazi Germany invaded Denmark and Norway as part of Operation Weserübung. Denmark surrendered within hours, while Norway resisted until June, with significant Allied support.
1959: NASA introduced the first seven astronauts, known as the "Mercury Seven," to the public. These pilots—Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton—were selected for the United States' first manned spaceflight program.
1969: The Concorde 002, the British-built prototype of the supersonic passenger airliner, made its maiden flight from Bristol, England, to Fairford. This marked a step toward commercial supersonic travel, though the Concorde’s service would eventually end in 2003.
1991: Georgia declared independence from the Soviet Union, following a referendum. This was part of the broader dissolution of the USSR, which formally concluded later that year.
2003: The fall of Baghdad occurred as U.S.-led coalition forces entered the city during the Iraq War, leading to the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Iconic images of the statue of Saddam being pulled down symbolized this moment.

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On this day in 2025 - 4/9/2025

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