Historical Events
- Sutton Vane's "Outward Bound," premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
Hank Williams (1923-1953)
American country singer-songwriter ("Cold Cold Heart"; "Hey, Good Lookin'"; "Your Cheatin' Heart"), born in Mount Olive, Alabama
- John Rigby Hale, British linguist and historian, born in Ashford, Kent (d. 1999)
About September 17, 1923
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
