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Water Music
George Frideric Handel's "Water Music" premieres repeatedly on a barge cruising the River Thames in London
1717 Highlights
About July 17, 1717
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 306 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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