Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Furno, Italian composer and famous music teacher in Naples, born in Capua (d. 1837)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Bernoulli, Swiss mathematician, dies at 80
1748 Highlights
About January 1, 1748
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 275 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
