Famous Deaths
- René Lepage de Ste-Claire, lord-founder of the town of Rimouski, in New France, dies at 62
Died in 1718 1718 Highlights
About August 4, 1718
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 305 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo