Famous Birthdays
- Carter L. Stevenson, American Major General (Confederate Army), born in Fredericksburg, Virginia (d. 1888)
- Charles Balmer, German composer, born in Gottingen, Germany (d. 1892)
1817 Highlights
About September 21, 1817
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo