Historical Events
- Dutch governor of the East Indies Adriaan Valckenier allows the massacre of around 10,000 Chinese inhabitants of Batavia
1740 Highlights
About October 9, 1740
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 283 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey