Historical Events
Event of Interest
Benedict Arnold court-martialed for improper conduct
Famous Deaths
- Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol, British admiral and politician (b. 1724)
1779 Highlights
About December 23, 1779
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
