Famous Birthdays
- Antanas Baranauskas, Lithuanian bishop, poet (Anykščių šilelis) and dialectologist, born in Anykščiai, Vilnius Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1902)
- Johan Filip von Schantz, Finnish violinist, conductor, and composer (Kullervo), born in Ulvila, Finland (d. 1865)
About January 17, 1835
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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