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What Happened on January 17, 1878

Famous Birthdays

'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien (1878-1942)

American boxer (World light heavyweight champion 1905), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Oscar Apfel, American actor (The Squaw Man, Inspiration, Before Dawn), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1938)

About January 17, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn