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April 4

 * 1865 - American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital.
 * 1918 - World War I: Second Battle of the Somme ends.
 * 1945 - World War II: American troops liberate Ohrdruf death camp in Germany.
 * 1949 - Twelve nations sign The North Atlantic Treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.