Discover what happened on 17 July 1891 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Willoughby Smith (British engineer (1828–1891))
- Jean Lombard (French novelist (1854 – 1891))
- Thomas M. Browne (U.S. Representative from Indiana (1829-1891))
- Samuel Lawrence Bedson (British soldier in Canada)
- Joaquim Pi i Margall (Spanish painter (1831-1891))
- Nils Hoel (Norwegian politician)
- Francisco Pedro Buarque de Abreu
- Desle-François Breney
- Hermann von Brandenstein (saxon lieutenant general and diplomat (1821-1891))
- Jonathan Owain Reynolds (author)
- Nguyễn Phúc Miên Điều
- John Alexander Clark ((1824-1891))
- Jacob Lang