Daily Archives for 20 October 2013


October 20: Calico Jack Captured

On 20 October 1720, the Royal Navy captured the Caribbean pirate, Calico Jack. John “Calico Jack” Rackham was an English pirate in the 18th century who sailed in the Caribbean and the southeastern coast of the United States. He earned his name from the colorful calico cloth he wore. Rackham became famous because he had […]