Historical Events
Yamamoto Flies to Rabaul
Japanese Navy Marshal Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto flies from Truk to Rabaul, tracked by US fighter aircraft after intelligence intercepts his itinerary [1]
- SS General Jürgen Stroop arrives in Warsaw
Famous Birthdays
- Roy Estrada, American rock bassist (Mothers Of Invention), and convicted sex offender, born in Santa Ana, California
Famous Weddings
Claire Trevor
Actress Claire Trevor (34) weds Navy lieutenant Cyclos William Dunsmoore in Tijuana, Mexico
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About April 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
