Famous Birthdays
- Nicolas Appert, French inventor of airtight food preservation (food canning, bouillon tablet), born in Châlons-en-Champagne, France (d. 1841)
About November 17, 1752
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 271 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
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