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What Happened on May 18, 1799

Famous Deaths

  • Pierre de Beaumarchais, French polymath & dramatist (The Marriage of Figaro, Barber of Seville), dies at 67
Died in 1799 1799 Highlights

About May 18, 1799

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus