Famous Birthdays
- George Sperti, American inventor (Preparation H), born in Covington, Kentucky (d. 1991)
- Olga Maria Nicolis di Robilant, Portuguese patron of the arts, born in Turin, Italy (d. 1996)
About January 17, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
