Famous Deaths
- Charles Clémencet, French historian (b. 1703)
- Thomas Linley the younger, English composer and musician "English Mozart", drowns in a boating accident at 22
1778 Highlights
About August 5, 1778
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
