Historical Events
D'Alembert Permanent Secretary
Philosopher and mathematician Jean-Baptiste Le Rond d'Alembert becomes permanent secretary of the French Academy of Sciences
1772 Highlights
About April 9, 1772
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 1 month and 4 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