Famous Birthdays
- Johann August Apel, German jurist and writer, born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 1816)
Famous Deaths
- Tobias Smollett, Scottish novelist, surgeon and critic (The Adventures of Roderick Random), dies at 50
Died in 1771 1771 Highlights
About September 17, 1771
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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