Births on August 17

Percy Sherwell

Born on August 17, 1880

Percy Sherwell, South African cricketer and tennis player (d. 1948)

Percy William Sherwell (17 August 1880 – 17 April 1948) was a South African cricketer who played in 13 Tests for South Africa as captain, wicketkeeper and batsman from 1906 to 1911.

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Events on 1880

13 Feb

Edison effect
Thomas Edison observes the Edison effect.
13 May

Thomas Edison
In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison performs the first test of his electric railway.
7 Jun

Battle of Arica
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign).
28 Jun

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan.
11 Nov

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol.

Births on August 17

Percy Sherwell

Born on August 17, 1880

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Events on 1880

Edison effect

Thomas Edison

Battle of Arica

Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly