Famous Birthdays
Henry Clay (1777-1852)
American politician known as "the Great Compromiser", Speaker of the House, Senator and Secretary of State (1825-29), born in Hanover County, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon, French satirical novelist (The Skimmer), dies at 70
Died in 1777 1777 Highlights
About April 12, 1777
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
