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Events on Tuesday 7 April 1891 2
1810 – 1891P.T. Barnum (1810-1891)Died 7 April 1891, aged 80American showman and businessman who founded the circus that later became Barnum & Bailey. He built his fame on elaborate hoaxes, curiosities, and traveling exhibitions. His name became synonymous with American-style mass entertainment.
1891 – 1958LEGO FoundationOle Kirk ChristiansenA Billund carpenter who founded the toy giant LEGO, derived from "Leg Godt" (Play Well).