Famous Deaths
- Matthew Prior, English poet and diplomat, dies at 57
1721 Highlights
About September 18, 1721
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 300 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake