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1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1817th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 817th year of the 2nd millennium, the 17th year of the 19th century, and the 8th year of the 1810s decade. As of the start of 1817, the ...
April 15 – The first American school for the deaf opens in Hartford, Connecticut. April 29 – The Rush–Bagot Treaty, between the U.S. and the United Kingdom, is signed. May – The General Convention of the Episcopal Church founds the General Theological Seminary while meeting in New York City.
1788: New Hampshire becomes the 9th state to ratify the United States Constitution, and by the terms of Article VII it takes effect. 1788 – 1789: Inconfidência Mineira, conspiracy against the colonial authorities in Brazil. 1789: George Washington is elected the first President of the United States.
The History of the United States (1789–1849), sometimes called the Antebellum period, is the history beginning with the Presidency of George Washington and ending just before the American Civil War. The first government, formed under the Articles of Confederation, had ended and a new government based on the United States Constitution began. [1] .
Historical events from year 1817. Learn about 34 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1817 or search by date or keyword.
May 15 – A boiler explosion occurs on the steamship Aetna, under way in Upper New York Bay, killing more than ten passengers and injuring many more. [2] May 26 – Arkansas Territory split creates Indian Territory. August 16 – Lafayette visits the United States, departing on September 7, 1825.
