Famous Birthdays
- William "Extra Billy" Smith, American lawyer, politician (Governor of Virginia, 1846-49 and 1864-65; US Representative from Virginia, 1853-61), and oldest General in the Confederate Army, born in Marengo, Virginia (d. 1887)
1797 Highlights
About September 6, 1797
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 226 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
