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What Happened on May 8, 1629

Famous Birthdays

  • Niels Juel, Danish-Norwegian admiral, born in Christiania, Norway (d. 1697)

About May 8, 1629

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Friday

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

How Long Ago? 395 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus