Historical Events
Last Catholic Monarch Flees
King James II, the last Roman Catholic British monarch flees to France from William of Orange
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Louis Lully, French composer and son of Jean-Baptiste Lully, dies at 21
Died in 1688 1688 Highlights
About December 23, 1688
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 335 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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