Historical Events
Germany Blockades Britain
Adolf Hitler orders a total blockade of Great Britain
Ogdensburg Agreement
FDR and Canadian PM William M. King agree to mutual defense abroad and to establish the Permanent Joint Board of Defense in the Ogdensburg Agreement
Famous Birthdays
- David Price, American politician, (Rep-D-North Carolina 1987-95, 1997-2023), born in Erwin, Tennessee
- Thomas Williams, American ice hockey player (Olympic gold 1960), born in Duluth, Minnesota (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Billy Fiske, US RAF pilot and 1st American serviceman killed in action in World War II, dies at 29
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About August 17, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
