What Happened in August 1703

Historical Events

  • Aug 8 Vienna-based newspaper Wiennerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints 1st edition; publishes daily for almost 320 years
  • Aug 21 The Edirne Event: Turkish army removes Sultan Mustafa II, lessening the power of the sultans

Famous Birthdays

  • Aug 2 Lorenzo Ricci, Italian Jesuit leader (18th & last Superior General of the Society of Jesus), born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now Italy) (d. 1775)