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On April 21, 1836, American General Sam Houston ordered his Texan army of 783 men to attack the Mexican army of about 1,350 soldiers, beginning the Battle of San Jacinto. Although outnumbered and trapped by a determined Mexican army, Sam Houston did not waver. Under Sam Houston's leadership, he and his men made a valiant surprise attack on Mexican General Santa Anna's forces that soon after the Mexican army became overwhelmed and led to hundreds of Santa Anna's men to surrender. In the aftermath, General Santa Anna who fled during the decisive battle was later captured and forced to sign...

As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coin is worth! The Blue Book price list provides true insight into the coin market collected from dealers across the country. The new 80th edition includes updated prices, special features, and many new photos. Coverage includes colonial and early American coins, federal coins (half-cent to gold double-headed eagle), commemorative coins, proof sets, mints, private and territorial gold, tokens, latest presidential dollars, national Mentions Mint products including park districts, bullion coins and other United. Over 24,000 prizes in several stages. It's easy to follow the coin grading instructions....

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On April 14, 1865, hours before he was assassinated, Lincoln signed legislation establishing the United States Secret Service, and at 10:15 in the evening, Booth entered the back of Lincoln's theater box, crept up from behind, and fired at the back of Lincoln's head, mortally wounding him. Lincoln's guest, Major Henry Rathbone, momentarily grappled with Booth, but Booth stabbed him and escaped. After being attended by Doctor Charles Leale and two other doctors, Lincoln was taken across the street to Petersen House. After remaining in a coma for eight hours, Lincoln died at 7:22 in the morning on April 15....

On April 7, 1963, Yugoslav Marshal Tito was given a lifetime presidential term to rule Yugoslavia ten years after being elected as Yugoslavia's president in 1953. A 2010 Serbian Poll found that 81% of Serbs believe that life was better under Tito. Many establishments, points of interest, and streets in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia still bears his name owing to his popularity among the Balkan states. Tito's rule was marked by political tensions and social upheavals yet despite this, he kept his firm grip on power and influence for 27 years as Yugoslavia's longest-serving president, until his passing...