Historical Events
The American Scholar
Ralph Waldo Emerson gives his famous "The American Scholar" speech to Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, declares American literary independence from Europe
1837 Highlights
About August 31, 1837
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
