Famous Birthdays
- Ernestus Weinrauch, German composer (Cain and Abel), organist, and Benedictine priest, born in Donauwörth, Bavaria (now Germany) (d. 1793)
About October 17, 1730
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 293 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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