Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Luther Martin, American pioneering aviator (founded what became Lockheed Martin)), born in Macksburg, Iowa (d. 1955)
- Ronald Firbank, British novelist (The Flower Beneath the Foot), born in London, England (d. 1926)
1886 Highlights
About January 17, 1886
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
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