Historical Events
- Papal States annexed by France
Famous Deaths
- Leopold Auenbrugger, Austrian physician (invented percussion as a diagnostic technique), dies at 86
Died in 1809 1809 Highlights
About May 17, 1809
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
