Historical Events
Siege of Seringapatam
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War: The Battle of Seringapatam ends the Siege of Seringapatam when the city is assaulted and the Sultan of Mysore Tipu Sultan is killed by the besieging British army, under the command of General George Harris
Famous Deaths
Tipu Sultan (1750-1799)
Indian ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore (1782-99) and pioneer of rocket artillery known as the "Tiger of Mysore", killed by British forces in the Battle of Seringapatam at 48
Died in 1799 1799 Highlights
About May 4, 1799
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 225 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
