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Kinder Scout mass trespass - April 24, 1932

On this day in 1932, hundreds of ramblers protested being denied access to open country by trespassing at Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau in England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at

New Coke introduced - April 23, 1985

On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, the reformulated version of its flagship drink. Coke drinkers did not respond well to the new taste, to say the least.  Learn more about your ad-choices at

TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began - April 22, 1954

On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. Learn more about your ad-choices at

Mattachine Society "sip-in" - April 21, 1966

On this day in 1966, members of the gay rights organization the Mattachine Society staged a "sip-in" to protest gay people being refused service at bars.  Learn more about your ad-choices at

Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" anti-immigration speech - April 20, 1968

On this day in 1968, Conservative MP gave an anti-immigration speech that became known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech.  Learn more about your ad-choices at