January 17th, 1884
Hermann Schlegel, German ornithologist (born in 1804) dies on January 17, 1884. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around January 17, 1884
| January 18th, 1884 | Event | Dr. William Price attempts to cremate the body of his infant son, Jesus Christ Price, setting a legal precedent for cremation in the United Kingdom. |
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