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What Happened on July 8, 1766

Famous Birthdays

  • Dominique Jean Larrey, French surgeon under Napoleon, first modern military surgeon, born in Beaudéan, Pyrenees (d. 1842)

About July 8, 1766

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 258 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer