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What Happened on December 14, 1775

Famous Birthdays

  • Philander Chase, American Episcopal Church bishop and founder of Kenyon College, born in Cornish, New Hampshire (d. 1852)
  • Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, British admiral, born in Annsfield, Lanarkshire, Scotland (d. 1860)

About December 14, 1775

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 248 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius