Famous Birthdays
- Julia Marlowe [Sarah Frances Frost], English-American Shakespearean actress, born in Cumberland, England (d. 1950)
- Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, 6th Nizam of Hyderabad (d. 1911)
About August 17, 1866
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo