A history of shuttle launches: April

4th April 1983, Challenger STS-6, and in 1997, Columbia STS-83

5th April 1991, Atlantis STS-37

6th April 1984, Challenger STS-41C

8th April 1993, Discovery STS-56, and in 2002, Atlantis STS-110

9th April 1994, Endeavour STS-59

11th April 1970, Apollo 13 (Odyssey and Aquarius)

12th April 1981, Columbia STS-1, and in 1985, Discovery STS-51D

16th April 1972, Apollo 16 (Casper and Orion)

17th April 1998, Columbia STS-90

19th April 2001, Endeavour STS-100

24th April 1990, Discovery STS-31

26th April 1993, Columbia STS-55

28th April 1991, Discovery STS-39

29th April 1985, Challenger STS-51B