Historical Events
- Apr 15 Pocotaligo Massacre triggers the start of the Yamasee War in colonial South Carolina.
Flamsteed Observes Uranus
Apr 29 English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
Famous Birthdays
- Apr 3 John Hanson, Continental Congressman, 1st US President under Articles of Confederation, born in Maryland (d. 1783)
- Apr 3 William Watson, English physician and scientist, born in London (d. 1787)
- Apr 11 John Alcock, English composer and organist, born in London (d. 1806)
- Apr 17 Johann Wolfgang Kleinknecht, German composer, born in Ulm, Germany (d. 1786)
- Apr 19 James Nares, English composer, born in Stanwell, England (d. 1783)
- Apr 23 Johann Friedrich Doles, German composer, pupil of J. S. Bach, born in Steinbach-Hallenberg, Germany (d. 1797)
- Apr 28 Franz Sparry, Austrian composer, born in Graz, Austria (d. 1767)
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