Historical Events
- English engineer Thomas Savery patents the first steam engine
Famous Birthdays
- Francesco III d'Este, Duke of Modena & Reggio, born in Modena (d. 1780)
1698 Highlights
About July 2, 1698
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 324 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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