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What Happened on July 31, 1790

Historical Events

  • 1st US patent granted, to Samuel Hopkins for a potash process

Famous Weddings

  • Danish Crown Prince Frederick (Later Frederick VI) marries his cousin Marie Sophie of Hesse-Kassel at Gottorp Castle

Famous Deaths

  • Johann Christian Frischmuth, German composer, dies at 48
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About July 31, 1790

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 233 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo