Famous Birthdays
- Charles Brockden Brown 'Father of American novel', American pioneering writer and editor (Wieland), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1810)
1771 Highlights
About January 17, 1771
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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