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— April 121204
The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople and enter the city, which they completely occupy the following day.
1820
Alexander Ypsilantis is declared leader of Filiki Eteria, a secret organization to overthrow Ottoman rule over Greece.
1928
The Bremen, a German Junkers W 33 type aircraft, takes off for the first successful transatlantic aeroplane flight from east to west.
1980
Canadian runner and athlete, Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope Run in St. John's, NF
2009
Zimbabwe officially abandons the Zimbabwean dollar as its official currency.
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