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The George Cross is awarded to Malta 15th April 1942 The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI in a letter dated 15 April 1942 to the island's Governor Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie, so as to "bear witness to… Read more...
Hitler commits suicide 30th April 1945 Nazi leader Adolf Hitler commits suicide. Before beginning his assault on Europe, Hitler had assured his followers that the Third Reich would last 1,000 years. Twelve years later, in the closing weeks of the Allied… 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...
WWII: Wing Commander Adrian "Warby" Warburton went missing 12th April 1944 Adrian Warburton was a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot during World War II. He became legendary in the RAF for his role in the defence of Malta. His gallantry was recognised by the award of… Read more...
WWII: Battle of Kohima 4th April 1944 The Battle of Kohima was the turning point of the Japanese offensive into India in 1944. The battle was fought from 4th April to 22nd June around the town of Kohima in northeast India, and… Read more...
Himmler orders construction of Auschwitz 27th April 1940 SS Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler orders the construction of a concentration camp in Oswiecim, Poland. Known as Auschwitz in German, the facility will play a central role in the Nazi plan to exterminate Europe's Jews. Read more...
