Historical Events
- Selkirk Treaty: Lord Selkirk signs agreement with five chiefs of Sautaux and Cree Nations for land use either side of Red and Assiniboine Rivers - 1st agreement in Western Canada recognizing Indigenous land rights [1]
Famous Deaths
Jane Austen (1775-1817)
English novelist (Pride and Prejudice), dies at 41
1817 Highlights
About July 18, 1817
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
