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What Happened on April 20, 1786

Famous Deaths

  • John Goodricke, English deaf astronomer (first to notice that some variable stars were periodic), dies at 21
Died in 1786 1786 Highlights

About April 20, 1786

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 238 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus