Today in History - April 5

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Tuesday, Apr 5 2011 by

1242 – During a battle on the ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights.

Lake Peipus (Google Maps)
Lake Peipus

1722 – The Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island.

Easter Island (Google Maps)
Easter Island

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