Historical Events
Ruth's Ulcer Surgery
NY Yankee Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery
Event of Interest
Paul Painlevé succeeds Edouard Herriot as French premier
Famous Birthdays
- John Yates, Anglican bishop (Bishop of Lambeth), born in Burslem, Staffordshire (d. 2008)
About April 17, 1925
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 99 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
