Famous Birthdays
- Gottfied Wilhelm Fink, German composer, born in Sulza, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1846)
- Hannah Hoes, future wife of U.S. President Martin Van Buren (1837-41), born in Kinderhook, New York (d. 1819)
1783 Highlights
About March 8, 1783
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 239 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces