April 1792

Monday 02:

The Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint.

Thursday 05:

U.S. President George Washington vetos a bill designed to apportion representatives among U.S. states. This is the first time the presidential veto has been used in the United States.

Friday 20:

France declares war on Austria.

Saturday 21:

Tiradentes, a revolutionary who was leading a movement for Brazil's independence, is hanged.

Wednesday 25:

"La Marseillaise" (French national anthem) is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.