Historical Events
Thoreau Jailed for Tax Protest
Henry David Thoreau jailed for refusing to pay taxes
- The Cape Girardeau meteorite, a 2.3 kg chondrite-type meteorite strikes near the town of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
About August 14, 1846
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 177 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo