Today in History — April 20
2010
20 April 2010: Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion
On April 20, 2010, an explosion and subsequent fire aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig triggered what would become the largest offshore oil spill in American history. The disaster claimed the lives of eleven…
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Winston Churchill (1874)
British statesman who served as Prime Minister during the Second World War. Known for his leadership and stirring speeches, he rallied the British people during their darkest hours.
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English mathematician and writer, known for her work on the Analytical Engine designed by Charles Babbage. She is often regarded as the first computer programmer for her notes on the machine.
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