King Gustav III of Sweden is shot; he dies on March 29.

Gustav III, also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.

March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 277 days remain until the end of the year.

March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 290 days remain until the end of the year.