What Happened on March 24, 1776

Famous Deaths

John HarrisonJohn Harrison (1693-1776)

English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer to calculate longitude while at sea, dies at 82

1776 Highlights

About March 24, 1776

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 247 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries