April 18
The 1983 United States Embassy Bombing in Beirut
On April 18, 1983, a devastating suicide bombing targeted the United States Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 63 people and marking a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern terrorism and U.S. diplomatic security policies.
The Doolittle Raid
The Doolittle Raid was a daring air operation by the United States in April 1942, which demonstrated the vulnerability of Japanese home islands following the attack on Pearl Harbor. It significantly influenced morale and strategy during World War II.
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
The devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906, led to unprecedented destruction, fires, and loss of life, forever changing the city's landscape and approach to seismic safety.
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