What Happened on April 3, 1848

Historical Events

Senator Horace Mann

American education reformer Horace Mann joins the US Senate, representing Massachusetts

Leichhardt Disappears

German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt is seen for the last time at McPherson's Station, Coogoon, before he disappears on the same expedition to reach the Swan River in Australia [1]

  • Thomas Douglas becomes 1st public teacher in San Francisco

About April 3, 1848

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries