Historical Events
- France issues the Milan Decree, which confirms the Continental System.
Famous Birthdays
- John Greenleaf Whittier, American Quaker poet (Snow-bound) and advocate for the abolition of slavery, born in Haverhill, Massachusetts (d. 1892)
1807 Highlights
About December 17, 1807
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
