Famous Birthdays
- John Goodricke, English deaf astronomer (first to notice that some variable stars were periodic), born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 1786)
About September 17, 1764
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 259 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
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