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What Happened on April 16, 1728

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Black, Scottish chemist and physicist known for his discoveries of magnesium, latent heat and carbon dioxide, born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1799)
1728 Highlights

About April 16, 1728

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 292 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries