Famous Birthdays
- Samuel Ringgold Ward, American Black abolitionist, minister and orator (Autobiography of a Fugitive Negro), born in Maryland (d. 1866)
- Syed Ahmad Khan, Indian Muslim intellectual and one of the founding fathers of the Pakistan movement, born in Delhi, Mughal Empire (d. 1898)
1817 Highlights
About October 17, 1817
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
