Famous Birthdays
- James T. Holtzclaw, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in McDonough, Georgia (d. 1893)
Famous Deaths
- Kaspar Hauser, German son of grand duke Karel of Bathe (who claimed to have grown up in the total isolation of a darkened cell), murdered at 21
1833 Highlights
About December 17, 1833
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
