Historical Events
- Military coup in Afghanistan, led by former prime minister, and cousin to the king, Mohammad Daoud Khan; King Mohammad Zahir Shah remains in Italy were he was receiving medical treatment at the time
Famous Birthdays
- Horacio Llamas, Mexican NBA center (Phoenix Suns), born in Rosario, Mexico
- Liam Kyle Sullivan, American comedian and actor, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Tony Dovolani, Albanian ballroom dancer, born in Prishtina, Kosovo
About July 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Welcome Home - Peters & Lee
