Historical Events
- 1st flower show held in Dannybrook, County Cork, Ireland
- Karl Drais von Sauerbronn demonstrates bicycle course
Famous Birthdays
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), born in Concord, Massachusetts
1817 Highlights
About July 12, 1817
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
