April 7th: A Sinking Giant, a Western Legend, and a World in Crisis ​

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On April 7th: 1945 The Yamato Goes Down On a doomed mission to defend Okinawa, Japan's mighty battleship Yamato was sunk by U.S. forces—signaling the fall of a naval superpower. Continue Reading 1970 John Wayne Wins His Oscar After decades on screen, the Duke finally took home an Academy Award—earning top honors for his gritty performance in True Grit.  Continue Reading 1994 The Rwandan Genocide Begins A president's assassination unleashed unimaginable horror, plunging Rwanda into a genocide that shocked the world and scarred a nation.   Continue Reading 🚨IMPORTANT: Clicks are the best way for us to know you're actively enjoying this newsletter. Please click any link in this newsletter if you would like to continue receiving This Day in History! If you want something easy to click, here's a link to today's facts: What Happened on This Day in History? Read More

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