Historical Events
Event of Interest
Mahmud II succeeds Mustafa IV as sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Lucas, British cellist composer, publisher, and educator (Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, 1859-66), born in Salisbury, England (d. 1869)
1808 Highlights
About July 28, 1808
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 214 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
