Today in History April 12

Subscribe for more Breaking News: President Franklin Roosevelt dies; The American Civil War begins with the attack on Ft. Sumter; Yuri Gagarin is the first man to fly in space; Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off on its first mission; Late night TV host David Letterman born. (April 12) Highlights of the day in history - a retrospective view on political events, historic battles, and life changing decisions. More: