Historical Events
- 1st American school for the deaf opens (Hartford, Connecticut)
- The American Asylum [now American School for the Deaf (ASD)], 1st permanent US school for deaf founded by Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, Dr. Mason Cogswell, and teacher Laurent Clercn (West Hartford, Connecticut,)
About April 15, 1817
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 207 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries