Historical Events
- David Rittenhouse observes a total solar eclipse in Philadelphia
Famous Deaths
- Pieter Burman the Younger, Dutch philologist, dies at 64
Died in 1778 1778 Highlights
About June 24, 1778
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
