Birthdays & Historical Events – April 7

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Birthdays & Historical Events – April 7

Historical Events on April 7

Events that occurred on April 7 throughout history

1933

President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward

President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition and signed a law that allowed people to brew and sell beer, in the United States, as long as it remained below 4.0% alcohol by volume (ABV). Beer drinkers celebrated and were happy to be able to purchase beer again for the first time in thirteen years.

1940

The United Nations establishes the World Health Organization

The United Nations establishes the World Health Organization.

1949

The musical South Pacific opens on Broadway

The musical South Pacific opens on Broadway. Its critical success leads to 10 Tony Awards.