Famous Birthdays
- Samuel Wallis, English explorer (Wallis Island), born in Camelford, Cornwall (d. 1795)
Famous Deaths
- Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco, Spanish organist, composer (La púrpura de la rosa), and maestro de capilla (Catedral de Lima, Peru, 1676-1707), dies at 83
Died in 1728 1728 Highlights
About April 23, 1728
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 296 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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