Historical Events
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent ratified by the US Senate and signed by President James Madison ending War of 1812, over a month after it was signed in Europe
Famous Deaths
- Franz Gotz, Bohemian composer, dies at 59
1815 Highlights
About February 17, 1815
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
