What happened on the day of Benjamin Banneker's funeral?
A fire destroyed many of his belongings
A solar eclipse occurred
A national day of mourning was declared
His almanac was published posthumously
Answer
On the day of Benjamin Banneker's funeral, a fire destroyed many of his papers and belongings. However, one of his journals and several artifacts survived, allowing future generations to learn about his life and accomplishments.
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