What Happened In August 1783 In History

Historical Events for August, 1783

• 4th » Mount Asama erupts in Japan, killing about 1,400 people. The eruption causes a famine, which results in an additional 20,000 deaths.
• 18th » A 1783 Great Meteor e.g huge fireball meteor is seen across Great Britain as it passes over the east coast.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1783

• 7th » Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom (d. 1810)
• 9th » Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia (d. 1801)
• 23rd » William Tierney Clark, English engineer, designed the Hammersmith Bridge (d. 1852)

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