Historical Events
- "Girl from Nantucket" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 12 performances
- Jacques Belasco and Kay Twomey's musical "The Girl from Nantucket" closes at Adelphi Theater, NYC, after 12 performances
- New world air speed record 606 mph (975 kph) set by HJ Wilson of RAF
Famous Birthdays
Elvin Hayes (78 years old)
American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (NBA All-Star 1969–1980; NBA scoring champion 1969), born in Rayville, Louisiana
- Jeremy Hanley, British Lower house member
- Roland Joffe, director (City of Joy, Mission, Killing Fields)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Francis IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, dies at 63
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About November 17, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
