Famous Birthdays
- Robert Blair, Scottish poet (The Grave), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1746)
About April 17, 1699
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 325 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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