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What Happened on March 17, 1861

Historical Events

Unification of Italy

Italy is unified into a single kingdom under Victor Emmanuel II following the campaigns led by Giuseppe Garibaldi

Famous Deaths

  • Petter Conrad Boman, Swedish composer, dies at 56
Died in 1861 1861 Highlights

About March 17, 1861

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces