Famous Birthdays
- Ephraim Shay, American inventor of Shay type of geared steam locomotive, born in Huron, Ohio (d. 1916)
- Friedrich Gernsheim, German composer, born in Worms, Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine (now Germany) (d. 1916)
About July 17, 1839
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
