17 January
17 January
January 17 1706 – American Renaissance Man Benjamin Franklin is Born in Boston
Of the many characters in the pantheon of American luminaries, none in the United States’ history is quite like Benjamin Franklin. Witty and curious, his wide variety of interests led…
January 17 1811 – Battle of Calderón Bridge – Mexican War of Independence
The Battle of Calderón Bridge fought on January 17, 1811, was an important battle in the Mexican War of Independence. Over 100,000 Mexican revolutionists led by Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama,…
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