In conjunction with the Boston Marathon, what other newsworthy events happened on April 15th?
Tax deadline day, Israel's Independence Day, postponed US Senate gun debate, Iranian earthquake. With such a diverse gathering of HubPages members worldwide, what can you report from your part of the world?
On April 15, 1861 Abraham Lincoln sent 75,000 militia to take back forts lost when the firing on Fort Sumpter on April 12 began the American Civil War.
On April 15, 2013 MLB players and officials celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by all wearing the Number 42. Our local Columbus Clippers had dime-a-dog night as well - hot dogs, 10 cents each. Here's my contribution: http://pattyinglishms.hubpages.com/hub/ … y-April-15
Also on April 15, 2013 in Ohio, It was reported that the first steerable Balloon Osseoplasty in the world had been successful in Lima Memorial Hospital by Dr. G. Brooks Brennan. In the case of a compression fracture in the spine of a woman with osteoporosis, a small balloon was injected into the site, inflated, and bone cement added to form a cavity under the compression to stop the pain.
by Dorothy Cooper 11 years ago
Do you think the Boston Marathon bombing is terrorist related or is it another American?Please give your opinion and why.
by Lisa HW 11 years ago
What a scare. Someone very close to me works in that area. He's fine, thankfully.There is no announcement (if anyone even knows yet) about what caused it, but injuries were very serious. I wouldn't have even known about it because I don't have television or radio on, but someone...
by Carl Richardson 9 years ago
On what website(s) can I get free photos of current, newsworthy events?
by Ruben Rivera 11 years ago
CNN. FOX news just confirmed a suspect was arrested for the Boston masacre. Aparently the suspect was seen on surveilance video dropping a bag on the second bomb site.Hopefully this leads to figuring out if it was domestic or outside the US terrorism and if anyone else was involved to capture...
by PhoenixV 11 years ago
How Do You Qualify To Run In The Boston Marathon?How Do You Qualify To Run In The Boston Marathon?
by Michael Collins aka Lakemoron 10 years ago
The tragic events that happened in Boston in a way proved the message that no amount of laws will prevent the will of a mad man. Crazy (whether in the name of his/her God or some other reason) follows no law, rhyme or reason expect hurt as many people as possible. Up until now we as a people could...
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