Historical Events
Music Premiere
Richard Wagner's opera "Götterdämmerung" premieres in Bayreuth
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Drummond, British politician and diplomat, 1st Secretary-General of League of Nations (1919-33), born in Fulford, England (d. 1951)
- Henri Winkelman, Dutch general, Commander-in-Chief of Dutch Armed Forces during WWII, born in Maastricht, Netherlands (d. 1952)
1876 Highlights
About August 17, 1876
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
