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Today in History

Thursday, April 02nd 2026

Events:

1513   Juan Ponce de Leon sets foot on Florida becoming the first known European to do so.

1902   The first movie theater opens in the US.

Famous Birthdays:

742   Charlemagne (King of France and Roman Emperor)

1805   Hans Christian Andersen (Author)

1914   Alec Guinness (Actor)

1939   Marvin Gaye (Singer)

1947   Emmylou Harris (Country Singer)

1955   Dana Carvey (Actor)

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