Famous Birthdays
- John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore), born in Ilsington, Devon, England (d. 1639)
1586 Highlights
About April 17, 1586
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 436 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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