Famous Birthdays
- Nicola Antonio Porpora, Italian composer and singing teacher, born in Naples, Kingdom of Naples, Spanish Empire (now Italy) (d. 1768)
About August 17, 1686
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 337 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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