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? 378 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo