15th April' Today In History

Today is Friday, April 15th, the 106 day of 2016. There are 260 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1865   Abraham Lincoln dies from a shot by John Wilkes Booth

1923   Insulin first became generally available for use by diabetics.

1924   Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas.

1955   McDonalds Corporation was founded.

Birthdays:

1452   Leonardo da Vinci (Renaissance artist and inventor)

1843   Henry James (Author)

1933   Roy Clark (Singer)

1959   Emma Thompson (Actress)

1982   Seth Rogen (Actor)

1990   Emma Watson (Actress from Harry Potter)