Famous Birthdays
- Carl Ritter, German geographer and co-founder of modern science of geography, born in Quedlinburg, Prussia (d. 1859)
- Louis de Freycinet, French explorer and navigator (published the first map to show a full outline of the coastline of Australia in 1811), born in Montélimar, Drôme (d. 1842)
1779 Highlights
About August 7, 1779
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
