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What Happened on August 21, 1762

Famous Deaths

  • Mary Wortley Montagu, English poet and writer (wrote about life in Istanbul, advocated for smallpox inoculation) dies at 73
Died in 1762 1762 Highlights

About August 21, 1762

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 261 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo