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Apr 8, 1513
Florida
Ponce de Leon claim Florida for Spain -
Meetings
The U.S. House of Representatives holds its first meeting. -
Black Hawk War
Some 300 American troops of the 6th Infantry leave Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, to confront the Sauk Indians in what would become known as the Black Hawk War. -
17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment was ratified, requiring the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote rather than by the state legislators. -
Great Depression
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression. -
League of Nations
The League of Nations assembled for the last time -
Death
Artist Pablo Picasso died -
Baseball
Henry "Hank" Aaron hit the 715th home run of his career, breaking Babe Ruth's record. -
Mayor
Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California. -
Sickness
Tennis ace Arthur Ashe announced that he had AIDS.