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Historical Events in April 1803

  • Apr 1 French law rules the use of intention

Beethoven's 2nd Symphony

Apr 5 1st performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's 2nd Symphony in D, conducted by the composer, in Vienna

  • Apr 26 Meteorites fall in L'Aigle, France

Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Apr 30 Chancellor Robert Livingston and James Monroe sign Louisiana Purchase Treaty in Paris at a cost of 15 million dollars, doubles the size of the USA