Famous Birthdays
- Pietro Longhi, Venetian painter, born in Venice (d. 1785)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Gerard, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield, French-born English politician, dies at about 40
Died in 1701 1701 Highlights
About November 5, 1701
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 322 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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