Historical Events
Event of Interest
Monarch Georg Ludwig becomes King George I of England
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Wilson, Welsh landscape painter, born in Penegoes, Montgomeryshire, Wales (d. 1782)
Famous Deaths
Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
Queen of Great Britain (1702-14), dies at about 49
1714 Highlights
About August 1, 1714
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 308 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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