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What Happened on August 16, 1645

Famous Birthdays

  • Jean de La Bruyère, French writer (The Characters, or the Manners of the Age, with The Characters of Theophrastus), born in Paris (d. 1696)
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About August 16, 1645

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 375 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo