Historical Events
- Arthur Ashwell patents 'vacant/engaged' toilet lock in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Napoléon Coste, French guitarist and composer, dies at 76
- Vasudeo Balwant Phadke, Indian independence activist and revolutionary, dies at 37
1883 Highlights
About February 17, 1883
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
