Famous Birthdays
- Samuel Ringgold Ward, American Black abolitionist, minister and orator (Autobiography of a Fugitive Negro), born in Maryland (d. 1866)
- Syed Ahmad Khan, Indian Muslim intellectual and one of the founding fathers of the Pakistan movement, born in Delhi, Mughal Empire (d. 1898)
About October 17, 1817
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
