Historical Events
- Great Fire of 1660 in Constantinople; two thirds of the city is destroyed including 280,000 wooden houses, with a death toll of around 40,000
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, English politician (d. 1718)
About July 24, 1660
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 363 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo