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April 10, 1865: American Civil War: A day after his surrender to Union forces, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, addresses his troops for the last time.
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April 9, 1965: Astrodome opens. First indoor baseball game is played. The Astrodome is once dubbed one of the 7 wonders of the world!
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April 8, 1513: Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon declares Florida a territory of Spain.
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April 7, 1927: First distance public television broadcast (from Washington D.C. to New York City) displaying the image of Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover.
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April 6, 1808: John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company, eventually leading him to become America’s first millionaire.