Famous Birthdays
- Clara [G Meijer-] Wichmann, German anarchist and feminist (Wife & society), born in Hamburg, Germany (d. 1922)
- Kurt Hiller, German writer, born in Berlin (d. 1972)
About August 17, 1885
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo