1860CE
Exploration
Pony Express Begins
The first Pony Express mail delivery service departs from St. Joseph, Missouri, heading west to Sacramento, California.
Daily Chronicle
April 3
3 Historical Records
1924CE
Birth
Marlon Brando Born
An American actor whose cultural influence is considered among the greatest in film history, known for his roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Godfather."
1948CE
Politics
Marshall Plan Signed
President Harry S. Truman signs the Economic Cooperation Act, authorizing the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe after World War II.