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What Happened on April 17, 1837

Famous Birthdays

J. P. Morgan (1837-1913)

American financier and banker (General Electric; US Steel; AT&T), born in Hartford, Connecticut

Famous Deaths

  • Edouard viscount de Walckiers, South Netherland banker and politician, dies at 78
Died in 1837 1837 Highlights

About April 17, 1837

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 187 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries