Historical Events
- American troops under General A Wayne conquer Fort Stony Point, NY
Famous Birthdays
- Clement Clarke Moore, US professor and author ('Twas the Night Before Xmas), born in NYC, New York (d. 1863)
1779 Highlights
About July 15, 1779
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
