Famous Birthdays
- Johann August Apel, German jurist and writer, born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 1816)
Famous Deaths
- Tobias Smollett, Scottish novelist (The Adventures of Roderick Random), dies at 50
1771 Highlights
About September 17, 1771
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 249 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo