Vivaldi Dies On ‘Black Day’ of July 28
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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
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 282 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo