Famous Deaths
- John King, youngest known pirate (joined crew of pirate Samuel Bellamy ), lost in a shipwreck at sea aged 10 or 11
- Samuel Bellamy "Black Sam", English pirate (ship Whydah Gally) lost in a storm at sea at 28
1717 Highlights
About April 26, 1717
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 304 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus