Historical Events
- Prospero Lambertini chosen Pope Benedictus XIV
1740 Highlights
About July 17, 1740
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 284 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
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