Historical Events
- 105th Grand National: John Bullock wins aboard 40/1 shot Nickel Coin; of 36 runners, only 3 complete the course
US Masters Golf
15th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Ben Hogan wins the first of his 2 Masters titles, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Skee Riegel
- American Bowling Congress begins 1st masters tournament
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Enwetak
Famous Birthdays
- Janis Ian [Fink], American singer-songwriter and folk musician ("At Seventeen"; "Society's Child"), born in NYC, New York
- John Dittrich, American country music drummer (Restless Heart - "Wheels"; "The Bluest Eyes In Texas"), born in Union, New Jersey
About April 7, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot