April 19 holds significance in history with multiple impactful events. The day marks the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775 and the tragic Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, where Timothy McVeigh killed 168 individuals. Other notable occurrences include the first Boston Marathon in 1897, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943, and the Supreme Court ruling on corporal punishment in schools in 1977. Each event reflects key societal changes, struggles, and milestones that have helped shape modern America.
On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh, motivated by resentment towards the government after the Branch Davidian siege, perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing, killing 168 people.
The American Revolutionary War was ignited on April 19, 1775, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of a significant conflict for independence.
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