This Day in History: April 18th

Here are ten historical events that took place on April 18th, listed in chronological order:

1. 1025: Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
2. 1506: The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica is laid in Vatican City.
3. 1775: Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, warning the American militia of the approaching British forces, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War.
4. 1831: The University of Alabama is founded in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, becoming the oldest public university in the state.
5. 1906: An earthquake and subsequent fires devastate San Francisco, California, resulting in widespread destruction and thousands of deaths.
6. 1942: During World War II, the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo is carried out by the United States, marking the first air raid on the Japanese mainland.
7. 1949: The Republic of Ireland Act comes into effect, officially establishing the Republic of Ireland and severing its ties with the British monarchy.
8. 1980: The Republic of Zimbabwe gains independence from British rule, with Canaan Banana becoming its first President.
9. 1983: A suicide bombing carried out by a Hezbollah militant destroys the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 63 people, including 17 Americans.
10. 2019: A fire breaks out at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in France, causing significant damage to the historic structure and prompting an international response for its restoration.

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