Famous Birthdays
- Johann Philipp Samuel Schmidt, German composer, born in Königsberg, East Prussia (d. 1853)
- Mustafa IV, 29th Sultan of Ottoman Empire (1807-08), born in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire (d. 1808)
1779 Highlights
About September 8, 1779
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo