Famous Birthdays
- Prince Rupert of the Rhine, English-German soldier (Royalist Commander English Civil War, 1stt Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company), born in Prague (d. 1682)
About December 17, 1619
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 404 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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