Historical Events
- Frenchmen Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit, set out from the Saint-Ignace mission on an expedition to explore the Mississippi river (reach border of Louisiana and Arkansas)
1673 Highlights
About May 17, 1673
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 351 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus