Historical Events
- Emperor Francis I permits Jews who served in military in "Countries of Bohemian Crown" to marry non Jews
Famous Deaths
- Jeffrey Amherst, English army general (commanded British forces in North America) and Royal Governor of Virginia (1759-1768), dies at 80
1797 Highlights
About August 3, 1797
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo