Today In History

Tue., April 21, 1998

In 1649: The Maryland Toleration Act, which provided for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland assembly.

In 1836: An army of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto, assuring Texas independence.

In 1918: Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German ace known as the “Red Baron,” was killed in action during World War I.

In 1972: Apollo 16 astronauts John Young and Charles Duke explored the surface of the moon.

In 1975: South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned after 10 years in office.

In 1977: The musical play “Annie” opened on Broadway.

In 1986: A vault in Chicago’s Lexington Hotel that was linked to Al Capone was opened during a live TV special hosted by Geraldo Rivera. Except for a sign and a few bottles, the vault was empty.

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