Famous Birthdays
- Norbert Rillieux, American chemical engineer and inventor (sugar refiner), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1894)
Famous Deaths
- David Dale, industrialist & philanthropist, dies
1806 Highlights
About March 17, 1806
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 215 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
