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What Happened on July 28, 1741

Vivaldi Dies On ‘Black Day’ of July 28

Historical Events

  • Danish Captain Vitus Bering, on a Russian expedition, is the first European to sight Mount Saint Elias, second-highest mountain of Canada and the US

Famous Deaths

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Italian Baroque composer (The Four Seasons), dies at 63

About July 28, 1741

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Tuesday

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

How Long Ago? 282 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo