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What Happened on July 4, 1742

Famous Deaths

  • Luigi Guido Grandi, Italian mathematician and monk, dies at 70
Died in 1742 1742 Highlights

About July 4, 1742

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Sunday

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

How Long Ago? 282 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer