Famous Birthdays
- Augustus Callcott, English landscape painter, born in Kensington Gravel Pits, England (d. 1844)
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Burman, Dutch botanist, plant author and physician, dies at 71
Died in 1779 1779 Highlights
About February 20, 1779
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
