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What Happened on August 8, 1732

Famous Birthdays

  • Johann Christoph Adelung, German linguist, librarian, translator and lexicographer, born in Spantekow, Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (now Germany) (d. 1806)

About August 8, 1732

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Tuesday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Friday

How Long Ago? 291 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo