Famous Birthdays
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen (1779-1852)
Russian explorer who discovered the continent of Antarctica, born in Osel, Estonia
- Jöns Jakob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, born in Linköping, Sweden (d. 1848)
1779 Highlights
About August 20, 1779
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
