Famous Birthdays
'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien (1878-1942)
American boxer (World light heavyweight champion 1905), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Oscar Apfel, American actor (The Squaw Man, Inspiration, Before Dawn), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1938)
About January 17, 1878
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
