Famous Birthdays
- Yaa Asantewaa, Ghanaian queen of Ashanti Empire, led fight against British colonialism, born in Besease, Ghana (d. 1921) appropriate date
1840 Highlights
About October 17, 1840
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 180 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
