Historical Events
King Gustav III Dies
King Gustav III of Sweden dies after being shot in the back at a midnight masquerade ball at Stockholm's Royal Opera just 13 days earlier. He is succeeded by Gustav IV Adolf.
Famous Deaths
Gustav III (1746-1792)
King of Sweden (1771-92), dies of septicemia at 46 after being shot by an assassin thirteen days earlier
1792 Highlights
About March 29, 1792
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 232 years and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
