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18 April

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Contemporary era

1955

Death of Albert Einstein

On 18 April 1955, the physicist Albert Einstein died in Princeton.

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Contemporary era

1906

San Francisco earthquake

On 18 April 1906, a devastating earthquake and ensuing fire ravaged San Francisco.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1775

Paul Revere's ride

On 18 April 1775, Paul Revere rode to warn the patriots that the British were coming.

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