Famous Birthdays
- Bengt Anderberg, Swedish poet and writer (Kain), born in Gothenburg, Sweden (d. 2008)
- Genevieve [Ginette Auger], French actress and singer (The Jack Paar Show), born in Paris, France (d. 2004)
- Joan Warburton, Scottish painter, born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1996)
About April 17, 1920
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries