Famous Deaths
- Johann Nepomuk Poissl, Bavarian composer, dies at 82
- Mosby Munroe Parsons, United States officer in the Mexican–American War and brigadier general of the Confederate States Army, dies in battle at 42
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights
About August 17, 1865
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
