Famous Weddings
Person of Interest
Future Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI (32) marries Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (16) at the church of Santa María del Mar, Barcelona
Charles VI
Famous Deaths
- Edward Tyson, British Physician and father of comparative anatomy (The Anatomy of a Pygmy, 1698), dies at 57
1708 Highlights
About August 1, 1708
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 312 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo