Discover what happened on 17 July 1864 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Friedrich Kolenati (Czech botanist, entomologist, geologist, doctor, university educator and zoologist (1812-1864))
- Dirk Donker Curtius (Dutch politician (1792–1864))
- László Szalay (Hungarian politician (1813-1864))
- Theodor Waldner von Freundstein
- Louis van den Steen de Jehay (Belgian politician (1813-1864))
- Daniel McCook, Jr. (Union Army general)
- Donald McLean (Canadian fur trader (1805–1864))
- John D. Boon (American merchant and politician in the Oregon Country)
- Pascal Joseph Faure (French politician)
- Lady Henrietta Lumley-Savile ((1796-1864))
- William Honner Bowen ((1827-1864))
- Alexander Murray Hay ((1799-1864))
- Charles Duncan Warren (British Royal Navy officer (1797-1864))
- Francesco Roncioni