1638
Science
Departs Boston following banishment sentence
Anne Hutchinson and her family departed Boston in early April 1638, journeying toward Roger Williams's settlement at Providence after her banishment.
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19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1768
Science
Disguise revealed at Tahiti
Upon the expedition's arrival at Tahiti on 7 April 1768, Tahitians quickly recognized Baret was a woman, exposing her two-year disguise.
View details1782
Science
Birth in Malmedy
Born in Malmedy, then in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, now Belgium.
View details1805
Exploration
Departs Fort Mandan with Lewis and Clark as only woman in Corps of Discovery
Sacagawea departed Fort Mandan with Lewis and Clark, making her the only woman in the Corps of Discovery.
View details1853
Politics
First monarch to use anaesthetic in childbirth
Victoria used chloroform during childbirth at Buckingham Palace.
View details1871
Activism
Birth of Charlotte Maxeke
Charlotte Maxeke was born on April 7, 1871, in Fort Beaufort, South Africa.
View details1889
Science
Birth of Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Vicuña, Chile
Gabriela Mistral was born Lucila de María del Perpetuo Socorro Godoy Alcayaga in Vicuña, in Chile's Elqui Valley.
View details1890
Activism
Birth of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born April 7, 1890, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to editor Frank Bryant Stoneman and violinist Florence "Lillian" Trefethen Stoneman.
View details1903
Science
Visits Salt Lake City and sells hatchet souvenirs
Nation visited Salt Lake City, Utah, selling miniature hatchet trinkets to fund her temperance activities and capitalize on her fame.
View details1915
Arts
Birth of Billie Holiday
Birth of Eleanora Fagan (Billie Holiday) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View details1937
Arts
Premiere of "L'Ag'Ya" in Los Angeles
Dunham brought "L'Ag'Ya" to the West Coast, premiering it at the Hollywood Playhouse on April 7, 1937.
View details1952
Arts
First LIFE magazine cover
First LIFE magazine cover featuring Marilyn Monroe, photographed by Philippe Halsman, is published.
View details1962
Literature
Publication of novel "Ship of Fools"
Porter's only full-length novel, "Ship of Fools," was published by Little, Brown and became a national bestseller.
View details1970
Science
First person to win Oscars in two acting categories
Hayes won Best Supporting Actress for Airport, becoming the first performer to win Oscars in both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories.
View details1976
Arts
Death of Mary Margaret McBride
Mary Margaret McBride passed away on April 7, 1976, in West Shokan, New York.
View details1998
Science
Grant of US Patent 5,736,586 on biodegradable foamed plastic materials
US Patent 5,736,586, naming Catia Bastioli as inventor, was granted for biodegradable foamed plastic materials developed at Novamont.
View details2003
Literature
Death of Cécile de Brunhoff
Cécile de Brunhoff passed away on April 7, 2003, in Paris, France.
View details2013
2021
Activism
Harvard Institute of Politics event on race and courage
On April 7, 2021, Michele Norris spoke on race at Harvard's Institute of Politics.
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