What Happened on April 7, 1805

Historical Events

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Lewis and Clark Expedition leaves Fort Mandan (on the Missouri River near what is now Washburn, North Dakota), beginning their journey to the Pacific Ocean

Eroica

Premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Eroica" (Symphony No. 3), at the Theater an der Wien, Vienna, conducted by the composer; contemporary reviews were mixed


Famous Birthdays

  • Francis Wilkinson Pickens, (Gov-SC, Confederacy), (d. 1869)

About April 7, 1805

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 219 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries