On This Day: April 24

6 verified moments happened on April 24. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1800📚 President Adams signs an act appropriating funds to purchase books for the use of Congress, establishing what will become the Library of Congress.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY.com, Library of Congress established (Apr 24 1800)
2. 1962Sandy Koufax ties the MLB record with 18 strikeouts in a game against the CubsSports · Source: https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/april-24-1962-human-strikeout-machine-sandy-koufax-strikes-out-18-in-the-windy-city/
3. 1990🔭 Space Shuttle Discovery launches the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit, opening a crystal-clear window on the universe.History · Source: NASA, 'Hubble Space Telescope Overview'; Wikipedia (Apr 24 1990)
4. 1990🔭 Space Shuttle Discovery launches the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit on mission STS-31.Technology · Source: NASA, 'STS-31'; ESA (Apr 24 1990)
5. 2004The Chargers draft Eli Manning No. 1 overall then trade him to the Giants for Philip RiversPro Football · Source: Wikipedia '2004 NFL draft' (Round 1 held April 24, 2004); NFL.com 'Chargers select Eli Manning No. 1, then trade him to Giants'
6. 2015⌚ The Apple Watch becomes available to customers, marking Apple's first wearable smartwatch.Technology · Source: Apple Newsroom; Engadget (Apr 24 2015)