1242 – During a battle on the ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights.
1722 – The Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island.
Tuesday, Apr 5 2011 by kjfitz
1242 – During a battle on the ice of Lake Peipus, Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights.
1722 – The Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovers Easter Island.