Famous Birthdays
Francis Gary Powers (1929-1977)
American spy captured by the USSR after his U-2 spy was shot plane in 1959, born in Jenkins, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Horace Alderman, American smuggler who murdered two coast guards and a secret service agent, hanged at 38
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About August 17, 1929
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
