Historical Events
- New Orleans businessman Oliver Pollock creates the "$" symbol
Famous Weddings
Phillis Wheatley
American poet Phillis Wheatley (24) weds grocer and advocate for black rights John Peters
Died in 1778 1778 Highlights
About April 1, 1778
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 246 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
