Historical Events
- English chemist John Walker sells the world's first friction matches, for 1s 2d (6 new pence) per 100 matches in a tin case with a piece of sandpaper [1]
1827 Highlights
About April 7, 1827
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 196 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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