Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Baptiste Davaux, French classical composer, born in La Côte-Saint-André, France (d. 1822)
Famous Deaths
- John-Baptist Xavery, Flemish sculptor, dies at 45
- William Somervile, English poet (b. 1675)
Died in 1742 1742 Highlights
About July 19, 1742
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 282 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
