On April 26th in U S Political History
Part II
On April 26th in 1968 The United States exploded a 1.3 megaton nuclear device called "Boxcar" beneath the Nevada desert.
On April 26th in 1979 The US Treasury failed to redeem $122 million of Treasury bills on time. The Treasury was also late in redeeming T-bills which become due on May 3 and May 10, 1979.
On April 26th in 1980 Following an unsuccessful attempt by the United States to rescue U.S. Embassy hostages in Iran, the Tehran government announced that captives were being scattered to thwart any future effort.
On April 26th in 1983 The Dow Jones moved past 1200 for the first time.
On April 26th in 1984 President Reagan arrived in China for the start of a 6-day visit.
On April 26th in 1991 The US government reported the nation had sunk deeper into recession in the first quarter of 1991 as the gross national product shrank at an annual rate of two-point-eight percent.
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