What happened on 17 July 1839?

Discover what happened on 17 July 1839 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!

Births

  • Friedrich Gernsheim (German composer, conductor, pianist and teacher (1839–1916))
  • Émile Blémont (French writer (1839–1927))
  • Ephraim Shay (American railroad engineer)
  • Adolf Remelé (German mineralogist (1839-1915))
  • Henry S. Huidekoper (Union Army general (1839-1918))
  • Martin Luther D’Ooge (American classical philologist)
  • Hector Monréal (French chansonnier, playwright and illustrator (1839-1910))
  • Emma Barrett Molloy (journalist, lecturer, and temperance activist)
  • Imre Németh
  • Olof Fredrik Vigström
  • Möxämmätsafa Bikkenin
  • Alban Delcussot (French official)
  • Matthew Ingle Joyce
  • Rezső Sullay ((1839–1896))
  • Thomas Burrowes ((1839-1839))
  • John Robert MacIntyre ((1839-1921))
  • Krister Mårtensson
  • Friedrich Metzler
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  • J. F. Andersen-Rosendal

Deaths

  • August Lade