Famous Deaths
- Samuel Columbus, Swedish poet (Odae Sveticae), dies (b. 1642)
Died in 1679 1679 Highlights
About July 8, 1679
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 345 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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