What Happened in April 1779

Famous Birthdays

Apr 11 Louise Reichardt, German composer of lieder and scared songs, educator, and choral conductor, born in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1826)
Apr 21 William Knyvett, British singer and composer, born in Westminster, London (d. 1856)

Apr 8 US Defector General Benedict Arnold (38) weds Peggy Shippen (18) at Shippen's townhouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania