Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Wilhelm Markull, German composer and musician, born in Reichenbach, Prussia (d. 1887)
- Haller Nutt, American rich Southern Plantation owner (Longwood house - largest octagonal house in the US), born at Laurel Hill Plantation, Mississippi (d. 1864)
About February 17, 1816
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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