Famous Birthdays
- Henry de Vries, Dutch painter and poet (Laws of the Americas), born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 1989)
Leslie Groves (1896-1970)
American army engineer who directed the Manhattan Project and construction of the Pentagon, born in Albany, New York
Famous Deaths
- Bridget Driscoll, 1st person in Great Britain to die in an auto-accident
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About August 17, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
