Famous Birthdays
- Chaim Herzog, 6th President of Israel (1983-93), born in Belfast, Ireland (d. 1997)
Famous Weddings
Bud Abbott
Abbott and Costello straight man Bud Abbott (22) weds Betty Smith
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About September 17, 1918
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo