April 9, 1865 Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders  to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse End of Civil War (1865) fought from 1861 to 1865
Paul Revere makes his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Ma April 18, 1775 shouting "the Red Coats are coming" to warn the Revolutionary of a British invasion as the American Revolutionary War begins. (1775) American silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, … Continue reading →
Arizona Adopts the Colt Single Action Army revolver as State Gun of AZ 2nd state to adopt a state gun (out of just 8 states ..so far) April 28, 2011 1st = Utah - March 16, 2011 - M1911 pistol … Continue reading →