Historical Events
- Battle of the Sound: Swedish fleet prevails over the Dutch fleet during the 2nd Northern War
Famous Deaths
- Pieter Floriszoon, Dutch admiral, dies at sea in the Battle of the Sound at about 50
- Witte de With, Dutch vice-admiral, dies at sea in the Battle of the Sound, at age 59
Died in 1658 1658 Highlights
About November 8, 1658
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 365 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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