Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, German educator and founder of the turnverein (gymnastics) movement, born in Lanz, Brandenburg, Prussia (d. 1852)
Famous Deaths
- Augustus Montague Toplady, British hymn writer (Rock of Ages), dies at 37
1778 Highlights
About August 11, 1778
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 244 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
