Charlie Chaplin. (2011). Biography.com. Retrieved 08:22, Apr 20 2011 from http://www.biography.com/articles/Charlie-Chaplin-9244327 An article from Biography.com Charlie Chaplin Biography byname of Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin ( 1889 – 1977 )   British comedian, producer, writer, director, and composer. Born Charles Spencer Chaplin on April 16, 1889, in London, England, to parents Charles and Hannah Chaplin. Famous for his Little Tramp character, the sweet little man with a bowler hat, mustache, and cane, Chaplin was one of film’s first superstars, elevating the industry in a way few could have ever imagined. Chaplin’s rise was a true rags-to-riches story. His father, a notorious drinker, abandoned Chaplin, his mother, and his older half-brother, Sydney,…

1909, 31st March 12:00 am Titanic’s Keel Laid at Harland and Wolff Shipyard 1911, 31st May 12:00 am Titanic is Launched 1912, 20th March 12:00 am Originally Proposed Date for Maiden Voyage 1912, 2nd April 6:00 am Titanic begins Sea Trials 1912, 2nd April 8:00 pm Titanic leaves Belfast for Southampton 1912, 3rd April 12:00 am Titanic arrives in Southampton 1912, 5th April 12:00 am Good Friday: Titanic is ‘dressed’ overall 1912, 10th April 12:00 pm Titanic Sails 1912, 10th April 6:30 pm Titanic arrives at Cherbourg. 1912, 10th April 8:00 pm Titanic leaves Cherbourg 1912, 11th April 11:30 am Titanic arrives at Queenstown 1912, 11th April 1:30 pm Titanic…

In the early morning hours of April 15th, 1912, the RMS Titanic sinks after striking an iceberg late on the evening of April 14th. More than 1,500 souls either drown or dies due to the frigid 25 degree temperature of the North Atlantic. It is the first time the SOS distress signal is used. The ship The California races to the scene rescuing some 900 plus men, women and children. The last survivor of the Titanic tragedy died last year at the age of 98.

Nearly nine hours after being shot by actor and southern sympathizer John Wilkes Booth, President Abraham Lincoln dies of his head wound at 7:22 a.m. surrounded by several members of his cabinet. His wife Mary, is too distraught and is in another room nearby.

On this day in history, Queen Elizabeth I, dies in the early morning hours of March 24th, 1603. She was 70 years old and had reigned as Queen for 44 of those 70 years succeeding her father King Henry VIII in 1558.

April 14th is historic at least for two memorable tragedies. First, on the night of the 14th while basking in the glow of victory over the conclusion of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln is shot by an assassin while watching “Our American Cousins” at Ford’s Theatre with his wife Mary and Major Rathbone and his lady friend. Second, at almost the same hour some 47 years later in 1912, the RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg as she make her maiden voyage to America. by William Welge

In my backyard, figurativley speaking, referring to my city of Oklahoma City, is a significant and tragic piece of American history. I can drive 20 minutes and find myself at the heart of the downtown vicinityof Oklahoma City, where the National Memorial was built. There are empty chairs, the time of 9:02am and a statue of Jesus weeping. am I proud of the beautiful and significant memorial, of course I am, but I wish that it never needed to be built. Where was I when the explosion occurred? In a soundproof room of all things. I walked out to find those who could hear in chaos trying to determine what…

JACK THE RIPPER – WHITECHAPEL MURDERS CITY OF LONDON POLICE – LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE – SCOTLAND YARDFBI DOCUMENTS Interview/interrogation suggestions.This report not only sheds light on the Jack the Ripper – Whitechapel Murders, it also acts a a primer for analysis of serial killers. Jack the Ripper is the name that has been given to an unidentified serial killer responsible for murders occurring in the impoverished Whitechapel section of London in 1888. “Jack the Ripper” became the first internationally known serial killer. The name Jack the Ripper comes from the signature of a letter, dated 25 September, 1888, and received by the Central News Agency on 27 September, 1888. There…

Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com See a sample reprint in PDF format.Order a reprint of this article now OPINIONAPRIL 14, 2011 The author of “Atlas Shrugged” was an individualist, not a conservative, and she knew big business was as much a threat to capitalism as government bureaucrats. By DONALD L. LUSKIN Tomorrow’s release of the movie version of “Atlas Shrugged” is focusing attention on Ayn Rand’s 1957 opus and the free-market ideas it espouses. Book sales for…