Famous Deaths
- Gerard van Swieten, Dutch-Austrian physician (Austrian Empress Maria Theresa's personal physician), dies at 72
- Johann Ulrich von Cramer, German judge and philosopher, dies at 65
1772 Highlights
About June 18, 1772
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 251 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake