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What Happened on October 15, 1608

Famous Birthdays

  • Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist (inventor of barometer), born in Rome, Papal States (d. 1647)

About October 15, 1608

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Saturday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Wednesday

How Long Ago? 415 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra