Historical Events
1st Resistance to the British
John Hancock refuses to allow two British customs agents to go below deck of his ship, considered by some to be the first act of physical resistance to British authority in the colonies
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Fielding, English writer (The Adventures of David Simple), dies at 58
Died in 1768 1768 Highlights
About April 9, 1768
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 256 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
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