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April 18
1506. The cornerstone of St. Peter's Basilica is laid.
1775. The British decide to advance "by sea". Paul Revere rides.
1783. Fighting in the American Revolution ends -- 8 years to the day after it began.
1906. San Francisco suffers a tremendous earthquake.
1923. The original Yankee Stadium opens.
1924. The first crossword puzzle is published.
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