Historical Events
- "Fallout" 1st used (NY Times)
Famous Birthdays
Guillermo Vilas (71 years old)
Argentine tennis player (4-time Grand Slam winner), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Kathryn C. Thornton, American astronaut (STS 33, 49, 61, 73), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- Mario Theissen, German F1 team principal (BMW Sauber)
Nelson Piquet (71 years old)
Brazilian auto racer, 3-time Formula One champ (1981, '83, '87), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Thomas J. Hennen, American astronaut (STS 44), born in Albany, Georgia
About August 17, 1952
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
