Check out some of the events that took place on this day in history:

1776 The Wealth Of Nations

It was on this day back in 1776 that Adam Smith published his book entitled “The Wealth of Nations” which set the tone for discussions around economics for years to come.

BORN ON THIS DAY

  • 1968 – Youri Djorkaeff,  the French footballer

DIED ON THIS DAY

  • 1992 – Menachem Begin, the Israeli Prime Minister