Historical Events
- Russia launches a surprise night attack that overruns Turkish forces at Kars, Armenia
The Sorcerer
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "The Sorcerer" premieres at the Opera Comique, London
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Calder, British born Canadian ice hockey executive (first NHL President), born in Bristol, England (d. 1943)
About November 17, 1877
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
