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Today in History - January 17

January 17, 2020
Today in History - January 17

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts.  Continue reading.

On January 17, 1871, San Franciscan, Andrew Smith Hallidie patented an improved "Endless Wire Ropeway", a key component in the construction of the first cable car system.  Continue reading.

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