Famous Birthdays
- Mary Fairfax Somerville, British mathematician (d. 1872)
Famous Deaths
- John Fothergill, English physician, dies at 68
1780 Highlights
About December 26, 1780
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 242 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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