What Happened on December 2, 1694

Famous Birthdays

  • William Shirley, British Colonial Governor of Massachusetts (played an important role in Britain’s struggle against France for control of North America), born in Preston, Sussex, England (d. 1771)
Born in 1694

Famous Deaths

  • Pierre Paul Puget, French artist, dies at 74
1694 Highlights

About December 2, 1694

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 328 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius