Philippine Revolution
Apr 19 In the Philippines, recently captured insurgent leader Emilio Aguinaldo issues a proclamation advising his countrymen to end their rebellion and use of peaceful means to work with the US toward independence.
- Apr 24 The Chicago White Stockings win against the Cleveland Blues in the 1st game played in baseball's American League
- Apr 24 1st AL game, Chicago beats Cleveland Blues 8-2, 3 other games rained out
- Apr 25 Erve Beck hits American League's 1st home run
- Apr 25 New York becomes 1st state requiring automobile license plates ($1 fee)
- Apr 25 In last of 9th, Detroit Tigers, trailing by 13-4, score 10 runs to win one of greatest comebacks in baseball (1st game in Detroit)
- Apr 26 Jimmy Collins, having left the Boston Beaneaters (NL), captains and manages his first game for the Boston Americans (loses 10-6 at Baltimore Orioles)
- Apr 28 Cleveland's Bock Baker gives up a record 23 singles as White Sox beat Blues (Cleveland Blues!) 13-1
- Apr 29 27th Kentucky Derby: Jimmy Winkfield on His Eminence wins in 2:07.75
- Apr 29 Antisemitic riot in Budapest