11th April: Today In History

Today is Monday, April 11th, the 102 day of 2016. There are 264 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1814   Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to Elba.

1899   Spain cedes Puerto Rico to the United States

1921   First sports broadcast on the radio.

1947   Jackie Robinson is the first African American to play in a modern-day Major League Baseball game.

1970   Apollo 13 is launched.

Birthdays:

145   Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor)

1893   Dean G. Acheson (Secretary of State)

1913   Oleg Cassini (Fashion Designer)

1947   Meshack Taylor (Actor)

1980   Mark Teixeira (Baseball player)

1987   Joss Stone (Singer)