Famous Birthdays Emilie Flygare-Carlén, Swedish novelist (d. 1892) 1807 Highlights About August 8, 1807 Day of the Week: SaturdayHow Long Ago? 215 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Leo Jul 24, 1807 Dates in History Aug 11, 1807 What Happened in 1807 Britain Abolishes the Slave Trade March 25, 1807