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WWI: Germans use poison gas for the first time 22nd April 1915 German forces shock Allied soldiers along the Western Front by firing 168 tons of lethal chlorine gas against two French divisions and one Canadian division at Ypres, Belgium. This was the first major gas attack… Read more...
Gestapo is established 26th April 1933 The official secret police force of Nazi Germany; the Gestapo was given the job of investigating and combatting 'all tendencies dangerous to the state'. They were given the power to imprison without judicial proceedings, often… Read more...
Fred Dibnah was born 28th April 1938 Fred Dibnah MBE, born in Bolton, was a famous steeplejack and engineer, aswell as TV personality and steam enthusiast. When presenting his own programmes, his blunt, no nonsense style made a welcome change from the… Read more...
Edward IV dies, aged 40 9th April 1483 Edward IV died on 9 April 1483, aged 40, and is buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. He was succeeded by his twelve-year-old son, Edward V of England. It is not known what actually… Read more...
Zeebrugge Raids 23rd April 1918 World War I: The British Navy, commanded by Admiral Keyes, raids the German submarine base at Zeebrugge. Read more...
Royal Air Force Formed 1st April 1918 Founded during the First World War by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, the RAF is the world's oldest air force which became independent of army or naval… Read more...
