Historical Events
- Britain sends fleet to the Mediterranean Sea & West Indies
Famous Birthdays
- John Wolcot, English satirist (Peter Pindar), baptized in Dodbrooke, Kingsbridge, Devon (d. 1819)
About May 9, 1738
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 286 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey