Famous Birthdays
- Georg Peter Weimar, German cantor and composer, born in Stotternheim (d. 1800)
- Maria I of Portugal, Queen of Portugal and the Algarves, born in Ribeira Palace, Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal (d. 1816)
- William Floyd, American soldier who signed the US Declaration of Independence, born in Brookhaven, Province of New York (d. 1821)
1734 Highlights
About December 17, 1734
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 288 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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