April 24: War! What is it Good For?

On This Day in History April 24, 2020 Historical Events 1877  Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78: Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire 1898  Spanish-American War: Spain declares war after rejecting US ultimatum to withdraw from Cuba 1916  Easter Rising of Irish republicans against British occupation begins in Dublin 1967  Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland says in a news conference that the enemy had "gained support in the United States that gives him hope that he can win politically that which he cannot win militarily." More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Barbra Streisand 78th Birthday Kelly Clarkson 38th Birthday Philippe Pétain (1856 - 1951) Sachin Tendulkar 47th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Daniel Defoe (1660 - 1731) Wallis Simpson (1896 - 1986) More Famous Deaths April 24: Spain Declares War Against the United States Spain declared war on the United States on this day as tensions rose over Cuba and a US warship was destroyed. A future American president led a major battle. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand