Famous Deaths
- Carl Heinrich Graun, German tenor, opera composer (Der Tod Jesu), and Royal Kapellmeister to Frederick the Great (1740-59), dies at 55
Died in 1759 1759 Highlights
About August 8, 1759
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 264 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
