Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Ascher, German Expressionist artist, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1970)
- Jean Binet, Swiss composer, snd educstor (Jaques Dalcroze method), born in Geneva, Switzerland (d. 1960)
About October 17, 1893
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra