Historical Events
The Greatest Crime in Literary History
The diaries of Lord Byron are burnt by six of the poet's friends at the office of John Murray in London, sometimes described as “the greatest crime in literary history”
1824 Highlights
About May 17, 1824
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 199 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus