Famous Deaths
- Charles Albanel, French missionary explorer in Canada (1st to reach Hudson Bay overland), dies (b. 1613 or 1616)
1696 Highlights
About January 11, 1696
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 327 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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