Historical Events
Historic Invention
Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals
Famous Deaths
- William Woollett, engraver, dies
1785 Highlights
About May 23, 1785
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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