Famous Birthdays
- Nathanael West, American novelist ("Miss Lonelyhearts"; "The Day of the Locust"), born in New York City (d. 1940)
About October 17, 1903
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra