What Happened on December 15, 1792

Historical Events

  • 1st life insurance policy issued in US (Philadelphia)

Famous Deaths

  • Joseph Martin Kraus, German-Swedish composer, known as "the Swedish Mozart", conductor, and pedagogue, dies of tuberculosis at 36
Died in 1792 1792 Highlights

About December 15, 1792

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Sagittarius