April 15

Monday 15, 1940:

The Allies start their attack on the Norwegian town of Narvik which was occupied by Nazi Germany.

Tuesday 15, 1924:

Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas.

Thursday 15, 1920:

Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti allegedly murder two security guards while robbing a shoe store.

Friday 15, 1892:

The General Electric Company is formed through the merger of the Edison General Electric Company and the Thomson-Houston Company.

Tuesday 15, 1755:

Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language published in London.

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