On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
April 19
12 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
American actress Grace Kelly (pictured) became the princess consort of Monaco upon her marriage to Rainier III.
Wikipedia: Grace Kelly
Salyut 1, the first space station, was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome near Tyuratam in the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia: Salyut 1
The Doors (pictured) released L.A. Woman, their final album during their lead vocalist Jim Morrison's lifetime.
Wikipedia: The Doors
Aryabhata (pictured), India's first satellite, was launched from Kapustin Yar in the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia: Aryabhata (satellite)
"Advance Australia Fair", written by Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick, officially replaced "God Save the Queen" as Australia's national anthem.
Wikipedia: Advance Australia Fair
The fictional Simpson family made their first appearance in the short "Good Night", aired in a segment of the The Tracey Ullman Show.
Wikipedia: Simpson family
A gun turret exploded on board the United States Navy battleship Iowa, killing 47 sailors.
Wikipedia: Gun turret
A truck bombing destroyed much of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (aftermath pictured) in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring more than 680 others.
Wikipedia: Oklahoma City bombing
Air Philippines Flight 541 crashed in Samal, Davao del Norte, killing all 131 people on board.
Wikipedia: Air Philippines Flight 541
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI on the second day of the papal conclave.
Wikipedia: 2005 conclave
Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African American, died of injuries sustained while in the custody of the Baltimore Police Department.
Wikipedia: Killing of Freddie Gray
A series of attacks in Nova Scotia, Canada, ended when the perpetrator was killed by police, leaving 22 victims dead.
Wikipedia: 2020 Nova Scotia attacks