Historical Events
Voyage of Discovery
Charles Darwin reaches the top of Campana in Chile during his voyage on the Beagle
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Benoit, Flemish composer (De Leie; Rubens Cantata: Requiem), and conductor, born in Harelbeke, Flanders (d. 1901)
Famous Deaths
- Husein Gradaščević, Bosniak general, dies at 31
Died in 1834 1834 Highlights
About August 17, 1834
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
