Famous Deaths
- Étienne François, duc de Choiseul, French statesman, dies at 65
- Pietro Longhi, Venetian painter, dies at 83
Died in 1785 1785 Highlights
About May 8, 1785
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 239 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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