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