Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Wilhelm Markull, composer
- Haller Nutt, American rich Southern Plantation owner (Longwood house - largest octagonal house in the US), born at Laurel Hill Plantation, Mississippi (d. 1864)
1816 Highlights
About February 17, 1816
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius