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What Happened on May 8, 1783

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LoveWedding of Interest

First American flag seamstress Betsy Ross (31) weds John Claypoole at Christ Church

Seamstress Credited with Creating the First American Flag Betsy Ross
Seamstress Credited with Creating the First American Flag
Betsy Ross

1783 Highlights

About May 8, 1783

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus



What Happened in 1783