Historical Events
- Nqwiliso, tribal chief of Western Pondoland and eldest son of Ndamase, signs a treaty with H.G. Elliott ceding sovereign rights and shipping in the Umzimvubu River mouth to the Cape government, Southern Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Henri Zagwijn, Dutch composer and musicologist, born in Nieuwer-Amstel, Netherlands (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
- Aleardo [Gaetano] Aleardi, Italian poet (Tre Fiumi), dies at 65
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About July 17, 1878
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
