Historical Events
Treaty of Ghent Ratified
Treaty of Ghent ratified by the US Senate and signed by President James Madison ending War of 1812, over a month after it was signed in Europe
Famous Deaths
- Franz Gotz, Bohemian composer, dies at 59
Died in 1815 1815 Highlights
About February 17, 1815
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
