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? 305 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus