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What Happened on May 8, 1788

Famous Deaths

  • Giovanni Antonio Scopoli, Italian-born physician and naturalist (b. 1723)
Died in 1788 1788 Highlights

About May 8, 1788

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 236 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Taurus