Historical Events
- -17°F (-27°C), Millsboro, Delaware (state record)
- Franco-Russian Alliance is signed
- Queen Liliuokalani is deposed by an American coup, Kingdom of Hawaii becomes a republic
Famous Deaths
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893)
19th US President (Republican: 1877-81), dies of a heart attack at 70
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About January 17, 1893
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
