Famous Deaths
- Clement XII [Lorenzo Corsini], Italian Pope (1730-40) who despite ill health and total blindness (1732) unsuccessfully stemmed decline of papal influence, dies at 87
1740 Highlights
About February 6, 1740
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 282 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius