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What Happened on November 5, 1772

Famous Deaths

  • Johannes Schmidlin, Swiss composer, dies at 50
  • Pieter Steyn, Dutch grand pensionary (1749-72), dies at 66
Died in 1772 1772 Highlights

About November 5, 1772

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 251 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Scorpio