More importantly, it was the 235th anniversary of the start of the War of Independence. On April 19, 1775, American volunteers met and repelled an attack by British Regulars. W's attempt to hijack the name notwithstanding, April 19th is Patriots' Day.
Also, on April 19th, 1943, the Nazis attempted to assault the Warsaw Ghetto, and got their asses kicked.
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Date: 20/4/10 17:36 (UTC)Also, on April 19th, 1943, the Nazis attempted to assault the Warsaw Ghetto, and got their asses kicked.