Famous Birthdays
- Coelestin Jungbauer, German composer, born in Grattersdorf, Bavaria (d. 1823)
- John Paul Jones, Scottish-American naval captain and the United States first well-known naval hero ("I have not yet begun to fight"), born in Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland (d. 1792)
1747 Highlights
About July 6, 1747
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 275 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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