Famous Birthdays
- Richard S. Ewell, US Army officer and Confederate General (Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Spotsylvania Court House), born in Georgetown, Washington D.C. (d. 1872)
Famous Deaths
- Francis Horner, Scottish political economist and politician (1810 Bullion Report), dies of ill health at 38
Died in 1817 1817 Highlights
About February 8, 1817
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 207 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
