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What Happened on April 12, 1704

Famous Deaths

Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704)

French bishop and writer (Louis XIV court preacher), dies at 77

  • Johan van Waveren Hudde, Dutch mathematician (Concerning Reduction of Equations) and Mayor of Amsterdam (1672-1703), dies at 76
Died in 1704 1704 Highlights

About April 12, 1704

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Wednesday

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

How Long Ago? 320 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries