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What Happened on February 17, 1830

Famous Deaths

  • Marcos Portugal [Marcos Antonio da Fonseca Portugal], Portuguese-Brazilian opera, sacred music, and national anthem composer (Portugal - "Hymno Patriótico", 1809; Brazil - "Hino da Independência", 1822), dies at 67
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About February 17, 1830

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius