Historical Events
- 1st Dutch female physician Aletta Jacobs opens her office
Famous Birthdays
Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, American gambler and mobster (fixed 1919 World Series), born in NYC, New York (d, 1928)

Arnold Rothstein
- 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? 139 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn