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APRIL 7: IMPORTANT EVENTS: *1141 – Empress Matilda, became the first female ruler of England, adopting the title Lady of the English *1767 – End of Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767) *1946 – Syrias independence from France is officially recognised. *1948 – The World Health Organization is established by the United Nations. *1955 – Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health. *1964 – IBM announces the System/360. *1969 – The Internets symbolic birth date: publication of RFC 1. *2001 – Mars Odyssey is launched. BIRTHDAYS: * Ravi Shankar, Indian-American sitar player and composer * Chaturanan Mishra, Indian politician DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: * Henry Ford, American businessman, founded the Ford Motor Company * Abeid Karume, Tanzanian politician, 1st President of Zanzibar IMPORTANT DAYS: *International Bird Migration Day in Costa Rica *Day of Maternity and Beauty (Armenia) *Womens Day (Mozambique) *World Health Day (International)
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:07:51 +0000

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