Famous Birthdays
- Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen, French engraver and painter (Contes de La Fontaine), born in Valenciennes, France (d. 1778)
Famous Deaths
- Anne Lefèvre Dacier, French scholar and translator of classical works (b. 1654)
1720 Highlights
About August 17, 1720
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 303 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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