Historical Events
- British defeated by American militia near Kings Mountain, SC
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Ferguson, Scottish army officer and rifle inventor (Ferguson flintlock rifle), dies in battle at 36
Died in 1780 1780 Highlights
About October 7, 1780
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra