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What Happened on February 1, 1659

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacob Roggeveen, Dutch navigator and explorer (1st European to discover Easter Island), born in Middleburg, Netherlands (d. 1729)

About February 1, 1659

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Tuesday

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

How Long Ago? 365 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius