Famous Birthdays
- John Stanley Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins), born in Hickson, Ontario (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- James McCune Smith, African-American doctor and abolitionist, dies at 52
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights
About November 17, 1865
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
