Famous Deaths
- Nicholas Rowe, English poet and dramatist (Tamerlane) Poet Laureate (1715-18), dies at 45
Died in 1718 1718 Highlights
About December 6, 1718
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 305 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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