Famous Birthdays
- August Weismann, German biologist (d. 1914)
- Wilhelmina Albregt-Engelman, Dutch actress, daughter of Mimi Bia, born in Amsterdam (d. 1902)
Famous Deaths
- Giovanni Aldini, Italian physicist, dies at 71
1834 Highlights
About January 17, 1834
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
