Famous Birthdays
- Mark Felt, American FBI official and Watergate secret informant known as "Deep Throat", born in Twin Falls, Idaho (d. 2008)
- Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, Argentine racing driver (d. 1989)
- Rudy York, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers), born in Ragland, Alabama (d. 1970)
About August 17, 1913
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo