WHAT HAPPENED TODAY IN HISTORY APRIL 20

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121– Marcus Aurelius, 16th Roman emperor, philosopher.

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1139– The Second Lateran Council opens in Rome.

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1657– English Admiral Robert Blake fights his last battle when he destroys the Spanish fleet in Santa Cruz Bay.

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1745– Philippe Pinel, founder of psychiatry.

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1769-Ottawa Chief Pontiac is murdered by an Indian in Cahokia.

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1770-Captain Cook discovers Australia.

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1775-British troops begin the siege of Boston.

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1792-France declares war on Austria, Prussia, and Sardinia.

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