Historical Events
- Edgar Bergen and dummy Charlie McCarthy become an overnight success on radio
Famous Birthdays
- Dahlia Ravikovitch, Israeli poet (d. 2005)
- John Wells, English actor (Casino Royale; The Bobo), screenwriter, screenwriter, and satirist (That Was the Week That Was), born in Ashford, Kent (d. 1998)
- Leni van Rijn-Vellekoop, Dutch politician (PvdA)
Famous Deaths
- Ernestine Schumann-Heink (née Rössler), Austrian-American contralto (Bayreuth Festival, 1896-1914; Metropolitan Opera, 1899-1932), dies of leukemia at 75
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About November 17, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
