Historical Events
- African American slave and poet Jupiter Hammon makes his "Address to the Negroes of the State of New York" speech advocating emancipation at meeting of African Society in NY
1786 Highlights
About September 24, 1786
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra