Historical Events
- 1st Dutch female physician Aletta Jacobs opens her office
Famous Birthdays
Arnold Rothstein (1882-1928)
American gambler and mobster who fixed the 1919 World Series, born in New York City
- Noah Beery, American character actor (Story of Esther, The Mark of Zorro), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1946)
About January 17, 1882
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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