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What Happened on August 1, 1785

Historical Events

  • Caroline Herschel becomes 1st woman to discover a comet

La Pérouse Expedition Departs

French naval scientific expedition ordered by Louis XVI, led by La Pérouse with 220 men departs Brest (lost in the Pacific 1788) [1]

About August 1, 1785

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 238 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo