Historical Events Dec 31 A window tax is imposed in England, causing many shopkeepers to brick up their windows to avoid the tax. Famous Deaths Dec 8 Barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist, dies at 69 Nov 1695 History by Year Jan 1696 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90
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