Famous Deaths
- Claude Mellan, French engraver, cartoonist and painter, dies at 89
1688 Highlights
About March 9, 1688
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 334 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake