Historical Events
- Pope Pius IX encyclical On Persecution published in New Grenada
Famous Deaths
- Albartus Telting, Frisian poet (Frisianch Jierboeckjen), dies at 59
- Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny, French musketeer and writer (Moise, Chatterton), dies at 66
1863 Highlights
About September 17, 1863
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
