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What Happened on July 17, 1871

Famous Birthdays

  • Lyonel Feininger, German-American cartoonist and painter, born in New York City (d. 1956)

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Tausig, Polish pianist, student and protégé of Liszt, and composer noted for his transcriptions, dies of typhoid at 29
Died in 1871 1871 Highlights

About July 17, 1871

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 153 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer