Historical Events
Jews to Adopt Family Name
Napoleon decrees all French Jews must adopt a fixed family name
Famous Deaths
- François-Hippolyte Barthélémon, French composer, dies at 66
Died in 1808 1808 Highlights
About July 20, 1808
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
