Historical Events
Coup d'état
King Gustav III of Sweden completes a coup d'etat by adopting a new Constitution and installing himself as an enlightened despot, ending 50 years of parliamentary rule
Famous Deaths
- Alessandro Felici, Italian composer, dies at 29
- Johann Andreas Joseph Giulini, German composer, and priest dies at 48
1772 Highlights
About August 21, 1772
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 250 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot