Historical Events
Astronomy
French astronomer Charles Messier catalogs M83 (spiral galaxy in Hydra)
Famous Birthdays
- René Laënnec, French physician who invented the stethoscope, born in Quimper, France (d. 1826)
About February 17, 1781
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
