What Happened on March 26, 1820

Historical Events

Smith's First Vision

Future Mormon church leader Joseph Smith has his "First Vision" in a wooded area of New York, according to Mormon scholars

Famous Deaths

  • Jean-Etienne Despreaux, French ballet dancer and composer, dies at 71
Died in 1820 1820 Highlights

About March 26, 1820

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries