Famous Birthdays
- Carl Friedrich Abel, German composer, born in Köthen, Germany (d. 1787)
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Basnage, French/Dutch historian/vicar, dies at 70
1723 Highlights
About December 22, 1723
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 299 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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