What Happened on August 21, 1673

Historical Events

Académie Française

King Louis XIV donates 600 books to found the library of L'Académie française

  • Sea battle at Kijkduin: De Ruyter defeats English & French fleet

Famous Deaths

  • Isaac Sweers, Dutch fleet admiral, dies at 51
  • John de Love I, vice-admiral, dies in sea battle at about 54
Died in 1673 1673 Highlights

About August 21, 1673

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 350 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo