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What Happened on April 1, 1857

Historical Events

The Confidence-Man

Herman Melville publishes the novel "The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade" on April Fool's Day in New York

1857 Highlights

About April 1, 1857

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 167 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries