What happened on 17 January 1895?

Discover what happened on 17 January 1895 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

  • Henry Bradford Nason (American chemist (1835-1895))
  • Jean Michaëli (French composer)
  • Gennaro Celli (Italian magistrate (1829-1895))
  • Joseph Tassé (Canadian politician (1848-1895))
  • Jan Kučera (Czech member of Czech council and attorney)
  • Émile Bayle (French paleontologist and university teacher (1819–1895))
  • Robert Anstruther Goodsir (Scottish doctor, explorer and writer (1823-1895))
  • Israel Newton Stiles (American lawyer and military officer (1833–1895))
  • Arsène Olivier (French engineer, and archeologist)
  • Elisabeth Krummer
  • Laura Acklom ((1812-1895))
  • Beda Hafen
  • Hermann Fürst
  • Thornton M. Niven (3 Feb 1806 – 17 Jan 1895)
  • George Fillingham (English cricketer and pastoralist)
  • George Newbold Lawrence (American businessman and amateur ornithologist (1806-1895))
  • George Newbold Lawrence (American businessman and amateur ornithologist (1806-1895))
  • Robert Anstruther Goodsir (Scottish doctor, explorer and writer (1823-1895))
  • Israel Newton Stiles (American lawyer and military officer (1833–1895))