Historical Events
- Long-distance communication speeds up with the unveiling of a semaphore machine in Paris
Famous Deaths
John Wesley (1703-1791)
English Christian theologian and co-founder of the Methodist movement, dies at 87
1791 Highlights
About March 2, 1791
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces