Historical Events
Battle of Interest
General James Longstreet's command ends heavy fighting at Dandridgem, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Lucien Herr, French intellectual and librarian (École Normale Supérieure), born in Altkirch, Haut-Rhin, France (d. 1926)
About January 17, 1864
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
