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