Famous Birthdays
- Elzéar-Alexandre Taschereau, Catholic cardinal (d. 1898)
- Henri Vieuxtemps, Belgian violin prodigy, composer, and teacher (Brussels Conservatory), born in Verviers, United Kingdom of the Netherlands (d. 1881)
About February 17, 1820
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
