Famous Birthdays
- George Grote, British historian (History of Greece), born in Clay Hill, England (d. 1871)
- John Barrien Montgomery, Commander (Union Navy), (d. 1873)
Famous Deaths
- Jacques François Dugommier, French general, dies at 56
1794 Highlights
About November 17, 1794
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 228 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
