Historical Events
World Record
Paavo Nurmi walks world record 4x1500m (16:11.4)
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Champlin, American film critic and writer
- Édouard Carpentier, French-Canadian pro wrestler (NWA 1956-57, WWA heavyweight champion), born in Roanne, Rhône-Alpes, France (d. 2010)
About July 17, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
