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What Happened on August 17, 1607

Famous Birthdays

  • Pierre de Fermat, French mathematician who needed wider margins (Fermat's Last Theorem), born in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France (d. 1665) [date disputed]

About August 17, 1607

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Monday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Friday

How Long Ago? 416 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo