Historical Events
- Turkish coup under Mahmud I; Sultan Ahmed III flees
Famous Birthdays
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben (1730-1794)
Prussian-American military officer (major general of the Continental Army), born in Magdeburg
About September 17, 1730
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 293 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo