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April 7

4 sourced moments from April 7 in history: John Walker sold the first friction matches he invented (1827); The Day Legal Beer Came Back to America (1933); The World Health Organization was founded on 7 April 1948, plus 1 more.

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4 things happened on April 7

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1969 Technology · The Internet

RFC 1 launched the internet's collaborative rulebook

On April 7, 1969, UCLA student Steve Crocker circulated RFC 1, beginning the open document series that still shapes the internet.

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1948 Human Body & Mind · Medicine & Disease

The World Health Organization was founded on 7 April 1948

WHO began when the 26th government ratified its constitution. Brazil and China proposed it; the US joined late, with an exit clause.

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1933 Food & Drink · Beverages

The Day Legal Beer Came Back to America

After 13 dry years, the taps reopened at one minute past midnight and a thirsty nation lined up to drink.

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1827 Technology · Inventions

John Walker sold the first friction matches he invented

On April 7, 1827, English chemist John Walker recorded selling the first friction matches, lit by a quick drag across folded sandpaper.

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