The life of Benjamin Banneker

Happy Birthday

Nov 9, 1731

The Life of Benjamin Banneker

Period: Nov 9, 1731 to Oct 9, 1806

HIs sister Jemima is born

Jun 1, 1733

Created a clock made almost entirely out of wood

Sep 10, 1753

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Bannekers dad dies

Mar 20, 1759

Successfully predicted an eclipse

Apr 27, 1789

Bannker hired to assist in surveying teritory for the nations capital city.

Jul 8, 1791

Sent first almanac manuscript to Thomas Jefferson

Aug 19, 1791

First African American to publish almanacs

May 14, 1792

Jemima dies

Jun 3, 1799

Died in sleep 1 month short of his 75 birthday

Oct 9, 1806