Historical Events
Pelham becomes Minister
Henry Pelham becomes English minister of War
Drapier's Letters
Jonathan Swift publishes "Drapier's Letters" a series of seven pamphlets against a privately minted copper coinage Swift saw as inferior and corrupt
About April 1, 1724
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 300 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
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