<p>The American Civil War is an important part of U.S. history, but what else was going on around the world the day newspapers announced that the first shots had been fired at Fort Sumter?</p>

The American Civil War is an important part of U.S. history, but what else was going on around the world the day newspapers announced that the first shots had been fired at Fort Sumter?

April 13, 1861

"Titanic Sinks!" "Man Walks on Moon!" "Pearl Harbor Bombed!" We've all seen the famous newspaper headlines, but what else was making headlines on the exact same day as some of the biggest events in history? Author Tifani Clark shares forgotten stories of crime, humor, mystery, and more from historical newspapers.

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April 13, 1861

April 13, 1861