October 17th (1806) was a Friday. It's the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 75 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th October, 1806
» Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines e.g Jacques I of Haiti is assassination called assassinated after an oppressive rule.
October 17th Famous Deaths for 1806
» Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haitian commander and politician, List of heads of state of Haiti or Governor-General of Haiti (b. 1758)
October 17th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Andrew of Crete (martyr) known as Andrew of Crete
» Catervus
» Ignatius of Antioch
» Marguerite Marie Alacoque (formerly)
» Saint Regulus e.g Rule of Andrew
» Richard Gwyn (martyr) named Richard Gwyn
» October 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Public holidays in Haiti e.g Dessalines Day (Haiti)
» International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (International observance or International)