On April 26th:

1865 The Hunt for Booth Ends

Twelve days on the run. A barn in Virginia. What happened next closed one chapter—and opened a complicated new one.

1954 A Shot of Hope for Millions

Across America, children lined up for something that could change everything—but no one knew for sure if it would work.

1977 Studio 54 Lights Up Manhattan

One room. One night. And suddenly, a cultural revolution was underway behind a velvet rope.

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