Famous Weddings
Charles VI
Future Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI (32) marries Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (16) at the church of Santa María del Mar, Barcelona
Famous Deaths
- Edward Tyson, English physician and father of comparative anatomy (The Anatomy of a Pygmy), dies at 57
1708 Highlights
About August 1, 1708
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 315 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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