Historical Events
- Able Tasman's ships Heemskerck/Zeehaen depart out from Batavia
Famous Birthdays
- Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, monarch of Florence (1670-1723), born in Pitti Palace, Florence, Tuscany (d. 1723)
1642 Highlights
About August 14, 1642
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 379 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot