Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
Shah of Persia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi names Ghavam Sultaneh premier
Famous Birthdays
- Chet McCracken, American drummer (Doobie Brothers, 1979-82), born in Seattle, Washington
David Hasselhoff (71 years old)
American actor (Night Rider, Mitch-Baywatch), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Fran Smith, Jr., American rock bassist player (The Hooters - "All You Zombies"; "And We Danced"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nicolette Larson, American rock vocalist ("Lotta Love"; "I Only Want To Be With You"), born in Helena, Montana (d. 1997)
- Robert R. McCammon, American sci-fi author (Baal, Mystery Walk), born in Birmingham, Alabama
About July 17, 1952
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer