April 07
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast days:
Aibert of Crespin, Blessed Alexander Rawlins, Blessed Edward OldcorneandBlessed Ralph Ashley, Blessed Notker the Stammerer, Brynach, Hegesippus, Henry Walpole, Hermann Joseph, Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow(Eastern Orthodox Church,Episcopal Church (USA)), April 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A liturgical celebration honoring several Christian saints and martyrs across Eastern Orthodox and Episcopal traditions.
Flag Day(Slovenia)
A day honoring the Slovenian flag and its role in national identity through ceremonies and patriotic events.
Genocide Memorial Day (Rwanda), and its related observance:
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide(United Nations)
A solemn day of remembrance in Rwanda coupled with a UN-led global reflection on the 1994 genocide.
Motherhood and Beauty Day(Armenia)
An Armenian celebration honoring the beauty, strength, and nurturing role of mothers in society.
National Beer Day (United States)
A U.S. observance marking the end of Prohibition and the first legal beer sales in 1933.
Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day(Tanzania)
A Tanzanian national holiday honoring the legacy of Zanzibar’s first president and national unity.
Women's Day(Mozambique)
A national observance in Mozambique celebrating women’s achievements and promoting gender equality.
Veterans' Day (Belgium)
Belgium’s day of remembrance honoring military veterans and peacekeeping mission participants.
World Health Day(International observance)
A global event led by the WHO to spotlight key health challenges and promote worldwide well-being.
Events
Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.
In 451, Attila the Hun’s forces captured the city of Metz in Gaul, slaughtering most of its inhabitants and burning the settlement to the ground.
First Corpus Juris Civilis, a fundamental work in jurisprudence, is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I.
In 529, Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I promulgated the Corpus Juris Civilis, a comprehensive codification of Roman law that became the foundation of modern civil law traditions.
Empress Matilda becomes the first female ruler of England, adopting the title "Lady of the English".
In 1141, Empress Matilda became the first female ruler of England during the civil war known as The Anarchy, adopting the title "Lady of the English."
Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV charters Prague University.
In 1348, Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV chartered the founding of Prague University, marking the first university in Central Europe.
Felix V abdicates his claim to the papacy, ending the reign of the final Antipope.
In 1449, Felix V abdicated his claim to the papacy, bringing an end to the schism of multiple claimants and the era of Antipopes.
Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan reached the island of Cebu in the Philippines during his circumnavigation voyage, initiating contact with the local Rajahnate.
Francis Xavier leaves Lisbon on a mission to the Portuguese East Indies.
In 1541, Francis Xavier departed Lisbon on his mission to the Portuguese East Indies, embarking on one of the earliest and most influential Jesuit missionary journeys.
Premiere performance of Bach's St John Passion, BWV 245, at St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig.
On April 7, 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion, BWV 245, premiered at St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig, showcasing his mastery of sacred music.
End of Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767).
On April 7, 1767, the Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767) officially ended, with Burmese forces withdrawing after sacking Ayutthaya.
Births
Otto II Wittelsbach
Otto II Wittelsbach (1206–1253) was Duke of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach who strengthened his dynasty's rule in the Holy Roman Empire.
John
John, 3rd Earl of Kent (1330–1352) was an English nobleman during the reign of Edward III, inheriting his title as a child.
Edward Stafford
Edward Stafford, 2nd Earl of Wiltshire (1470–1498) was an English nobleman who held his title during the tumultuous transition from Yorkist to Tudor rule.
Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier (1506–1552) was a pioneering Spanish Jesuit missionary who co-founded the Society of Jesus and brought Christianity to Asia.
Tobias Stimmer
Tobias Stimmer (1539–1584) was a Swiss painter and illustrator celebrated for his intricate woodcuts and decorative frescoes.
Gerrit Dou
Gerrit Dou (1613–1675) was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned as the founder of the fijnschilder style, noted for his finely detailed domestic scenes.
François de Neufville
François de Neufville, duc de Villeroy (1644–1730) was a French nobleman and marshal of France, commanding royal armies under Louis XIV and the regency.
John Sheffield
John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (1648–1721) was an English nobleman, celebrated poet, and senior statesman who served as Lord President of the Council.
Pope Clement XII (Lorenzo Corsini, 1652–1740) served as head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1730 until his death.
Deaths
Central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah whose teachings formed the foundation of the faith.
George the Standard-Bearer
Byzantine archbishop of Mytilene known for his leadership in the early 9th century Church on the island of Lesbos.
King of Italy from 888 to 924 and Holy Roman Emperor known for his struggles to maintain authority amid rival claimants.
Baha al-Din Qaraqush
Regent of Egypt under the Fatimid Caliphate and architect of significant fortifications, including parts of the Cairo Citadel.
Frederick I
Medieval Duke of Lorraine who governed a strategic borderland in the Holy Roman Empire during the early 13th century.
Duke of Masovia and Kujavia in Poland who ruled during the early 14th century amid dynastic strife.
King of France from 1483 to 1498 who launched the Italian Wars, seeking to claim the Kingdom of Naples.
Galeotto I Pico
Italian nobleman and ruler of Mirandola known for his patronage of the arts and governance of his small principality.
Minkhaung II
King of Ava in present-day Myanmar who ruled during a period of dynastic conflict in the late 15th century.