Famous Birthdays
- Henry Vaughan, English poet (Silex Scintillans), born in Newton St. Bridget, Brecknockshire, Wales (d. 1695)
About April 17, 1622
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 402 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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