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What Happened on July 23, 1793

Historical Events

  • The Prussians conquer Mainz

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Hartmann Stuntz, Swiss composer, born in Arlesheim, Switzerland (d. 1859)

Famous Deaths

Roger Sherman (1721-1793)

American lawyer and Founding Father of the United States (Declaration of Independence, Constitution), dies of typhoid fever at 72

Died in 1793 1793 Highlights

About July 23, 1793

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 231 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo