Famous Birthdays
- Johann Gottlieb Naumann, German composer, born in Blasewitz, Dresden, Germany (d. 1801)
- Samuel Chase, American judge (signed US Declaration of Independence), born in Somerset County, Maryland (d. 1811)
About April 17, 1741
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 283 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
