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What Happened on September 17, 1800

Famous Birthdays

  • Franklin Buchanan, American first superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1874)

About September 17, 1800

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 223 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo