Famous Deaths
- Hannah Webster Foster, American author (The Coquette; or, The History of Eliza Wharton), dies at 81
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About April 17, 1840
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
