Historical Events
Coup of Gustav III
King Gustav III of Sweden completes a coup d'etat by adopting a new Constitution and installing himself as an enlightened despot, ending 50 years of parliamentary rule
Famous Deaths
- Alessandro Felici, Italian composer, dies at 29
- Johann Andreas Joseph Giulini, German composer (Canticum Zacharia), and priest dies at 48
Died in 1772 1772 Highlights
About August 21, 1772
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 251 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot