Famous Birthdays
- William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire, English polymath & aristocrat, born in Handsworth, England (d. 1707)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Burton, British writer and Anglican clergyman (The Anatomy of Melancholy), dies at 62
1640 Highlights
About January 25, 1640
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 383 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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