Famous Deaths
Richard Steele (1672-1729)
Irish writer, playwright (The Conscious Lovers) and Whig politician who co-founded "The Spectator" magazine, dies at 57
Died in 1729 1729 Highlights
About September 1, 1729
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 294 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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