Famous Deaths
- Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, French scientist and man of letters (Plurality of Worlds), dies at 99
- Louis Bertrand Castel, French mathematician, dies at 68
Died in 1757 1757 Highlights
About January 9, 1757
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 267 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey