Famous Deaths
- Johann Adolf Hasse, Dutch operatic composer (Sesostrate), dies at 84
- Sir William James, British naval commander (b. 1720)
- Yoriyuki Arima, Japanese mathematician (approximated the value of pi and its square, pi^2), dies at 68
Died in 1783 1783 Highlights
About December 16, 1783
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 240 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
