Famous Birthdays
- Claudius W. Sears, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Peru, Massachusetts (d. 1891)
- Théodore-Joseph Canneel, Flemish painter, born in Ghent, Belgium (d. 1892)
Famous Deaths
- Andrea Appiani, Italian royal painter (Napoleon), dies at 63
1817 Highlights
About November 8, 1817
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
