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26 April

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Contemporary era

1986

Chernobyl disaster

On 26 April 1986, a reactor explosion at Chernobyl caused the worst civil nuclear disaster.

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Contemporary era

1937

Bombing of Guernica

On 26 April 1937, German aircraft bombed the Basque town of Guernica.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1564

Baptism of Shakespeare

On 26 April 1564, William Shakespeare was baptised at Stratford-upon-Avon.

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