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12 April
Contemporary era
1961
First human in space
On 12 April 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.
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Contemporary era
1861
American Civil War begins
On 12 April 1861, the bombardment of Fort Sumter opened the American Civil War.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1204
Sack of Constantinople
On 12 April 1204, the Fourth Crusade sacked Constantinople.
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