Famous Birthdays
- Gustaaf Willem, baron van Imhoff, Dutch statesman (Governor of Ceylon 1736-40, Governor of the Dutch East Indies 1743-50), born in Leer, Netherlands (d. 1750)
Famous Deaths
- Willem Roukens, Dutch mayor of Nimegen (old Plooi faction), beheaded for trying to overthrow the new ruler of the city
1705 Highlights
About August 8, 1705
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 317 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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