Famous Birthdays
- Elzéar-Alexandre Taschereau, Catholic cardinal (d. 1898)
- Henri Vieuxtemps, Belgian violin prodigy, composer, and teacher (Brussels Conservatory), born in Verviers, United Kingdom of the Netherlands (now Belgium) (d. 1881)
1820 Highlights
About February 17, 1820
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 203 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
