I remember learning about Sir Francis Drake when I was in school, and on this date in 1581, he was knighted. Queen Elizabeth knighted him because he had circumnavigated the world. He was the second person to accomplish such a feat. There is much more I could write about him, but I will let you, my wonderful readers check out the following sites for more info:
http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2012/04/april-4-1581-francis-drake-knighted-by-his-grateful-queen/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/04/dayintech_0404
http://famousdaily.com/history/sir-francis-drake-knighted-circumnavigate-world.html
