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What Happened on May 8, 1794

Famous Deaths

  • Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier, father of modern chemistry (identified oxygen and hydrogen), guillotined at 50
Died in 1794 1794 Highlights

About May 8, 1794

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus