Famous Deaths
- Richard Bentley, English classical scholar who started the 1st written examinations in the West at Cambridge, dies at 80
Died in 1742 1742 Highlights
About July 14, 1742
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 282 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
