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What Happened on July 7, 1752

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Marie Jacquard, French weaver and merchant who invented the programmable loom (Jacquard loom), forerunner to today's computers, born in Lyon, France (d. 1834)

About July 7, 1752

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Tuesday

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

How Long Ago? 272 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Cancer