What Happened in April 1767

Historical Events

  • Apr 2 King Charles III of Spain gives orders to expel the Jesuits from the Spanish Empire
  • Apr 8 Ayutthaya kingdom in present-day Thailand falls to Burmese invaders

Famous Birthdays

  • Apr 25 Nicolas Oudinot, French marshal, born in Bar-le-Duc, France (d. 1847)
  • Apr 27 Andreas Romberg, German violinist and composer (Song of the Clock), born in Vechta, Electorate of Saxony (d. 1821)
  • Apr 30 Jean Henri Appelius, Dutch lawyer and politician (Minister of Finance), born in Middelburg, Netherlands (d. 1828)

Famous Deaths

  • Apr 7 Franz Sparry, Austrian composer, dies at 51