Famous Birthdays
- Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer, Dutch composer, born in Amsterdam (d. 1953)
- Heinz Guderian, German general during WWII, born in Kulm, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire (d. 1954)
About June 17, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini