Historical Events
- French explorers Louis-Joseph and François de La Vérendrye are the first Europeans to reach the foot of the Rocky Mountains at the Yellow River, having crossed the Great Plains [1]
1743 Highlights
About January 1, 1743
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 281 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
