Famous Birthdays
- Luis Muñoz Rivera, Puerto Rican journalist (founded Federalist Party), born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, German-born Queen of Portugal (1858-59), dies of diphtheria at 22
1859 Highlights
About July 17, 1859
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
