Historical Events
Sports History
Future MLB Hall of Famer Baltimore Oriole Brooks Robinson goes 2-4 in his 1st game
- Sammy Fain and Dan Shapiro's musical comedy "Ankles Aweigh" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC. after 176 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Martinet, American actor (voice of Mario in Nintendo video games 1996-2023), born in San Jose, California
- Mike Parson, American politician (Governor of Missouri, 2018-), born in Wheatland, Missouri
- Scott Simpson, American golfer (US Open 1987; 7 PGA Tour titles), born in San Diego, California
About September 17, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
