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On this day in 1806, Benjamin Banneker died.

In 1753, he created the first functioning clock in the U.S entirely out of wood, it was so advanced it kept accurate time for over 50 years.

During his funeral, all his belongings including the clock were destroyed in a mysterious…

On this day in 1806, Benjamin Banneker died. In 1753, he created the first functioning clock in the U.S entirely out of wood, it was so advanced it kept accurate time for over 50 years. During his funeral, all his belongings including the clock were destroyed in a mysterious…
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