Historical Events
Pirate Attack
English pirate Blackbeard ransacks the merchant sloop "Margaret" and keeps her captain, Henry Bostock prisoner for 8 hours before releasing him. Bostock later provides 1st record of Blackbeard's appearance, and the source for his name
1717 Highlights
About December 5, 1717
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 304 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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