What happened on 17 July 1864?

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