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What Happened on July 16, 1746

Famous Birthdays

  • Giuseppe Piazzi, Italian astronomer (found 1st asteroid-Ceres), born in Ponte in Valtellina, Italy (d. 1826)

About July 16, 1746

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Wednesday

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

How Long Ago? 278 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer