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What Happened on September 17, 1863

Historical Events

  • Pope Pius IX encyclical On Persecution published in New Grenada

Famous Deaths

  • Albartus Telting, Frisian poet (Frisianch Jierboeckjen), dies at 59
  • Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny, French musketeer and writer (Moise, Chatterton), dies at 66
Died in 1863 1863 Highlights

About September 17, 1863

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo