Famous Birthdays
- Matthias Claudius, German poet (Death and the Maiden), and journalist (Der Wandsbecker Bote), born in Reinfeld, Duchy of Holstein (now Germany) (d. 1815)
About August 15, 1740
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 283 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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