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What Happened on October 3, 1838

Famous Deaths

  • Black Hawk, Sauk leader and warrior (Black Hawk War) who published the 1st US Native American autobiography (Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak or Black Hawk, Embracing the Traditions of his Nation), dies at 70 or 71
Died in 1838 1838 Highlights

About October 3, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra