Famous Birthdays
- James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician, philanthropist, and founder of the US colony of Georgia, born in Godalming, Surrey, England (d. 1758)
About December 22, 1696
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 327 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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