Famous Birthdays
- Karl Ludwig Hellwig, German composer, born in Bliesdorf, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany) (d. 1838)
- Thomas Brisbane, British soldier, administrator and astronomer, born in Ayrshire, Scotland (d. 1860)
Famous Deaths
- George Edwards, English naturalist and ornithologist (father of British ornithology), dies at 79
Died in 1773 1773 Highlights
About July 23, 1773
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 250 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
