Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Joseph von Collin, Austria dramatist and poet (Regulus), born in Vienna (d. 1811)
- Julie Clary, queen consort of Naples (d. 1845)
Famous Deaths
- Claude Adrien Helvétius, French controversial philosopher (On the Mind), dies at 56
1771 Highlights
About December 26, 1771
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 251 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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