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What Happened on July 3, 1778

Historical Events

  • British forces massacre 360 men, women and children in Wyoming, Pennsylvania
  • Prussia declares war on Austria

Famous Deaths

  • Anna Maria Pertl Mozart, mother of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (b. 1720)
Died in 1778 1778 Highlights

About July 3, 1778

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 246 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer