Famous Deaths
- Bea Wain, American pop singer ("Deep Purple" (the song, not the group); "Heart and Soul"), and radio host, dies at 100
- Charles R. Bentley, American pioneer or polar science, dies from complications of Parkinson’s disease at 87
- Dick Gregory, American comedian, civil rights activist and dietician (Bahamian Diet), dies of heart failure at 84
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About August 19, 2017
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
#1 Song: New Rules - Dua Lipa
