The Malayan Union is established. Protests from locals led to the establishment of the Federation of Malaya two years later. Date: April 1, 1946 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1946 đ On This Day (Today)
The 8.6 Mw⯠Aleutian Islands earthquake shakes the Aleutian Islands with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). A destructive tsunami reaches the Hawaiian Islands resulting in dozens of deaths, mostly in Hilo, Hawaii. Date: April 1, 1946 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in…
The only mutiny in the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy begins. Date: April 1, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1947 đ On This Day (Today)
Faroe Islands gain autonomy from Denmark. Date: April 1, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1948 đ On This Day (Today)
Cold War: Communist forces respond to the introduction of the Deutsche Mark by attempting to force the western powers to withdraw from Berlin. Date: April 1, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1948 đ On This Day (Today)
The Government of Canada repeals Japanese-Canadian internment after seven years. Date: April 1, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1949 đ On This Day (Today)
Chinese Civil War: The Chinese Communist Party holds unsuccessful peace talks with the Nationalist Party in Beijing, after three years of fighting. Date: April 1, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1949 đ On This Day (Today)
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Date: April 1, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1954 đ On This Day (Today)
The EOKA rebellion against the British Empire begins in Cyprus, with the goal of unifying with Greece. Date: April 1, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1955 đ On This Day (Today)
The TIROS-1 satellite transmits the first television picture from space. Date: April 1, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1960 đ On This Day (Today)