Why April 15 Stands Out in History, From Lincoln to Titanic

April 15 stands out in history - A date where moments across decades became forever linked

While April 15 is synonymous with the income tax filing day deadline, it’s also a significant date for several historical events over several decades.1865: President Abraham Lincoln dies Abraham Lincoln (Library of Congress) After being shot the previous evening at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth, President Abraham Lincoln passed away at 7:22 AM. His death marked the first assassination of a U.S. President and plunged a recovering nation int…

Why April 15 Stands Out in History, From Lincoln to Titanic

In 1755, English writer Samuel Johnson published A Dictionary of the English Language. Before Johnson’s dictionary, English spelling and definitions varied widely from place to place and from printer to printer. His work did not “freeze” the language—English kept changing—but it provided a shared reference point that influenced education, publishing, and public debate for generations. It also reflected a growing belief in the value of organizing…