Historical Events
- John Salomonsz elected chief of Saint-Eustatius
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich Schwemmer, German composer, dies at 75
Died in 1696 1696 Highlights
About May 31, 1696
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 328 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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