Historical Events
Historic Publication
"Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral" by American slave Phillis Wheatley published in the UK - first known book of poetry published by a Black woman [1]
1773 Highlights
About September 1, 1773
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 250 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo