Famous Deaths
Joseph Addison (1672-1719)
English essayist, playwright (Cato, a Tragedy), poet and Whig politician who co-founded "The Spectator" magazine, dies at 47
Died in 1719 1719 Highlights
About June 17, 1719
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 305 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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