Famous Birthdays
- Erkki Aaltonen, Finnish composer, born in Hämeenlinna, Finland (d. 1990)
- Johan Manusama, Moluccan politician, born in Banjarmasin, Indonesia (d. 1995)
About August 17, 1910
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo