Events in History Apr 8 Ayutthaya kingdom falls to Burmese invaders Birthdays in History Apr 25 Nicolas Oudinot, French marshal, born in Bar-le-Duc, France (d. 1847) Apr 30 Jean Henri Appelius, Dutch lawyer and politician (Minister of Finance), born in Middelburg, Netherlands (d. 1828) 1766 On This Day in History by Year 1768