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What Happened on November 12, 1746

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacques Charles [Jacques-Alexandre-César Charles], French inventor and balloonist, (with Nicholas Robert, was the first to take flight in a hydrogen balloon), born in Beaugency, France (d. 1823)

Tiradentes (1746-1792)

Brazilian revolutionary and independence fighter (Inconfidência Mineira) considered a national hero, born in Fazenda do Pombal, Minas Gerais, Portuguese Colony of Brazil


About November 12, 1746

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Wednesday

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

How Long Ago? 277 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio