Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Pacini, Italian opera composer (Saffo), and educator, born in Catania, Kingdom of Sicily (d. 1867)
- Philipp Franz von Siebold, German physician (d. 1866)
Famous Deaths
- James Macpherson, Scottish writer and poet, dies at 59
Died in 1796 1796 Highlights
About February 17, 1796
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 228 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
