Famous Birthdays
- Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist (Puliter Prize 1940), born in Lansing, Michigan (d. 1946)
Famous Deaths
- Marie-Caroline of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Berry, Italian princess of the House of Bourbon, dies at 71
1870 Highlights
About April 17, 1870
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
