Historical Events
Event of Interest
John Hancock refuses to allow two British customs agents to go below deck of his ship, considered by some to be the first act of physical resistance to British authority in the colonies
John Hancock
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Fielding, English writer (The Adventures of David Simple), dies at 58
1768 Highlights
About April 9, 1768
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 253 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries