Historical Events
- 19 students attend opening class at Ohio State University
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Berry, Scottish surgeon and adventurer (established the first European settlement on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia), dies at 91
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About September 17, 1873
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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