Historical Events
Event of Interest
Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician, proves the quadratic reciprocity law (the ability to determine the solvability of any quadratic equation in modular arithmetic)

Carl Friedrich Gauss
1796 Highlights
About April 8, 1796
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries