Historical Events
Historic Event
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
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? 254 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake