Born This Day Of December 17th

Deborah Sampson Gannett (1760-1827), better known as Deborah Sampson, was a Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. She is one of a small number of women with a documented record of military combat experience in that war.

Other Notable Birthdays Include

Katina Pazinou (1900-1973)
Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992)

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