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- 1st Dutch female physician Aletta Jacobs opens her office
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Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, American gambler and mobster (fixed 1919 World Series), born in NYC, New York (d, 1928)
- Noah Beery, American character actor (Story of Esther, The Mark of Zorro), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1946)
1882 Highlights
About January 17, 1882
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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