Historical Events
- The city of New Orleans is founded by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Famous Deaths
- Mary of Modena, Queen of James II of England, dies at 59
Died in 1718 1718 Highlights
About May 7, 1718
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 306 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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