Historical Events
Historic Event
English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
1682 Highlights
About August 26, 1682
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 340 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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