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What Happened on February 16, 1740

Famous Birthdays

  • Giambattista Bodoni, Italian typographer (Bodoni), printer and publisher, born in Saluzzo, Italy (d. 1813)

About February 16, 1740

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Saturday

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

How Long Ago? 284 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aquarius