Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich von Gagern, German liberal politician, born in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany (d. 1880)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Christian Gottlob Eidenbenz, German composer, dies at 37
Died in 1799 1799 Highlights
About August 20, 1799
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo