Historical Events
Event of Interest
Captain James Cook arrives in Cape Town with Resolution on his 3rd trip to Pacific Ocean
Famous Deaths
- Pierre François le Courayer, French theologian (b. 1681)
1776 Highlights
About October 17, 1776
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 246 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
