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What Happened on April 17, 1790

Famous Deaths

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

US Founding Father, inventor, ambassador and writer (Poor Richards Almanac), dies at 84

Died in 1790 1790 Highlights

About April 17, 1790

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries