Historical Events
Event of Interest
King Louis XIV donates 600 books to found the library of L'Académie française
- Sea battle at Kijkduin: De Ruyter defeats English & French fleet
Famous Deaths
- Isaac Sweers, Dutch fleet admiral, dies at 51
- John de Love I, vice-admiral, dies in sea battle at about 54
About August 21, 1673
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 349 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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