1847
The first park paid for by the public. Birkenhead Park in England opened to everyone, free. Its design later inspired Central Park in New York.
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5 April in history.
5 moments from 1710 to 1998: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
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1710
A law to protect writers
The Statute of Anne became law in Great Britain, the first law to give authors rights over their own books for a set time.
Wikipedia: Statute of AnneWikipedia: Copyright
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1910
A railway over the Andes
The Transandine Railway opened, linking Chile and Argentina across the high mountains.
Wikipedia: Transandine Railway
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1974
Stephen King's first novel
Carrie was published. King had thrown an early draft in the bin, and his wife Tabitha took it out and urged him to finish it.
Wikipedia: Carrie (novel)Wikipedia: Stephen King
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1998
A record-breaking bridge
Japan opened the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, which then had the longest main span of any suspension bridge in the world.
Wikipedia: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Photo: clear_and_sunny / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.