Historical Events
Blackbeard Ransacks the Margaret
English pirate Blackbeard ransacks the merchant sloop "Margaret" and keeps her captain, Henry Bostock prisoner for 8 hours before releasing him. Bostock later provides the first 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? 306 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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