In 1739, highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged at York.

In 1840, the foundation stone was laid for Bowling Church.

In 1968, British world champion racing driver Jim Clarke was killed at the Hockenheim circuit.

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 7th, 1976...

Muesli, that strange grit some people like for breakfast, has won a national trophy for a Bradford firm. Healthilife, which employs 50 people in its factory in Nesfield Street, Manningham, took the best stall trophy at a London health foods exhibition for their skill in making muesli, sunflower seed and wheatgerm look attractive

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 7th, 1951...

Barrow supporters came into Bradford in a constant stream starting before 11am to see their team do battle with Leeds at Odsal Stadium this afternoon in the semi-final of the Rugby League Challenge Cup.

The clipped accents of the north of Lancashire shouted the praises of their team at intervals of waving rattles as the " fans" crossed Forster Square towards the Odsal bus stops.

Many were going straight to the ground to make sure of obtaining good vantage points for watching the match.