Historical Events
- Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, Martinique and St Christopher; thousands die
- St James' Day naval battle is an English victory against the Dutch during Second Anglo-Dutch War off the Kent coast
Famous Deaths
- Johan Evertsen, ltalian admiral of Zeeland, lynched in Brielle
Died in 1666 1666 Highlights
About August 4, 1666
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 357 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo