Historical Events
Historic Discovery
Captain James Cook 1st sights Oregon coast at Yaquina Bay
Famous Deaths
- Charles De Geer, Swedish industrialist and entomologist, dies at 58
1778 Highlights
About March 7, 1778
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
