Historical Events
- Alexander Twilight, probably first African American to graduate from a US college, receives BA degree at Middlebury College
Famous Birthdays
- Speed Smith Fry, American lawyer, judge, and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Mercer County, Kentucky (d. 1892)
Famous Deaths
- Paul Cuffe, African American civil rights activist (helped settle Sierra Leone), dies at 58
Died in 1817 1817 Highlights
About September 9, 1817
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
