Historical Events
- First Unitarianism church service in England held by Theophilus Lindsey at the Essex Street Capel in London
Famous Birthdays
- Václav Tomášek, Czech pianist, composer (Eclogues), and pedagogue, born in Skuteč, Bohemia (now Czech Republic) (d. 1850)
About April 17, 1774
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 250 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries