Famous Birthdays
- Jupiter Hammon, American slave and poet, 1st African American to publish poetry, born in Lloyd Harbor, New York (d. ca. 1806)
About October 17, 1711
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 312 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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