Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Grassley, American politician (Senator-R-Iowa, 1981- ), born in New Hartford, Iowa
- Desmond Fennell, British high court judge, born in Sheffield, England (d. 2011)
- Pat Crowley, American actress (Money from Home, There's Always Tomorrow, Please Don't Eat the Daisies), born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Joseph De Piro, Maltese founder of the Missionary Society of St. Paul, dies at 55
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights
About September 17, 1933
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo