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What Happened on July 10, 1690

Historical Events

  • Nine Years War: Battle of Beachy Head - French fleet under Tourville defeats Anglo-Dutch fleet under Cornelis Evertsen in the English Channel, near East Sussex [O.S. 30 June}

Famous Deaths

  • Domenico Gabrielli, Italian Baroque composer, dies at 39
  • Jan van Brakel, Dutch vice admiral (Chatham), dies in battle at 48
Died in 1690 1690 Highlights

About July 10, 1690

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Thursday

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

How Long Ago? 334 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer