Famous Deaths
- Faust Vrančić, Croatian inventor (b. 1551)
- Pieter C. Bockenberg, Dutch historian, dies at 68
1617 Highlights
About January 17, 1617
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 406 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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