Famous Birthdays
- Ger Schmook, Flemish librarian (ADB, Antwerp City Library), born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Johann Adam Zeller, Austrian composer, dies at 56
Died in 1898 1898 Highlights
About August 17, 1898
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
