Famous Deaths
- Joseph Black, Scottish chemist and physicist known for his discoveries of magnesium, latent heat and carbon dioxide, dies at 71
Died in 1799 1799 Highlights
About December 6, 1799
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
