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What Happened on September 8, 1779

Famous Birthdays

  • Johann Philipp Samuel Schmidt, German composer, born in Königsberg, East Prussia (d. 1853)
  • Mustafa IV, 29th Sultan of Ottoman Empire (1807-08), born in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire (d. 1808)

About September 8, 1779

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 244 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo