1916CE
War
Easter Rising Begins
Irish republicans launch an armed rebellion against British rule in Ireland, seizing key locations in Dublin during Easter Week.
Daily Chronicle
April 24
3 Historical Records
1942CE
Birth
Barbra Streisand Born
An American singer, actress, and filmmaker who has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment and is one of the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
1990CE
Science
Hubble Space Telescope Launched
NASA launches the Hubble Space Telescope aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, revolutionizing astronomy and space observation.