Historical Events
Music History
Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer (5th Symphony; Ode to Joy), baptized in Bonn, Electorate of Cologne (d. 1827) [birthdate undocumented, but assumed as 12/16 based on local custom at the time]
Famous Birthdays
- Johann Friedrich Schubert, German composer, born in Rudolstadt, Germany (d. 1811)
1770 Highlights
About December 17, 1770
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
