April 24 1945 Truman learns about Manhattan Project


On April 24th 1945, President Harry Truman learnt the full details of the Manhattan Project, in which scientists were attempting to create the first atomic bomb. The information thrust upon Truman a momentous decision: whether or not to use the world's first weapon of mass destruction. The Manhattan Project began modestly in 1939, but grew … Continue reading April 24 1945 Truman learns about Manhattan Project

April 23 1564 and 1616 Birth and Death of William Shakespeare


On April 23rd 1564,  the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon, and on April 23rd 1616, he died. It is impossible to be certain the exact day on which he was born, but church records show that he was baptised on April 26, and three days was a customary amount … Continue reading April 23 1564 and 1616 Birth and Death of William Shakespeare

The Not-So-Great Firewall of China


Chinese Consumers Won’t Pay for Smart Phone “Crap Apps”


April 22 1937 Jack Nicholson born


On April 22nd 1937, John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson, famous for his roles in such movies as Easy Rider, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and As Good As it Gets, was born in Neptune, New Jersey. He would become known as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Nicholson’s father left his mother before … Continue reading April 22 1937 Jack Nicholson born