What Happened in April 1749

Historical Events

Music For The Royal Fireworks

Apr 27 First performance of George Frideric Handel's "Music For The Royal Fireworks" in Green Park, London

Famous Birthdays

  • Apr 13 Frederik Sigismund van Bylandt, Dutch count and vice-admiral, born in Wageningen, Netherlands (d. 1828)
  • Apr 21 Johann Michael Malzat, Austrian composer, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1787)