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Here are 10 interesting events that happened on April 18th throughout history: 1775: The Battles of Lexington and Concord are fought, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. 1856: The first issue of Harper’s Weekly is published. 1865: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Appomattox Court House,Continue reading “This Day in History: April 18th”