Historical Events
- 1st flower show held in Dannybrook, County Cork, Ireland
- Karl Drais von Sauerbronn demonstrates bicycle course
Famous Birthdays
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), born in Concord, Massachusetts (d. 1862)
Henry David Thoreau
1817 Highlights
About July 12, 1817
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 204 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
