Historical Events
- New Orleans businessman Oliver Pollock creates the "$" symbol
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Poet Phillis Wheatley (24) weds grocer and advocate for black rights John Peters
Phillis Wheatley
1778 Highlights
About April 1, 1778
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 242 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
