Famous Birthdays
- Floyd Smith, American aviator and inventor of the modern parachute, born in Geneseo, Illinois (d. 1956) [1]
- Lewis Bennison, American actor (The Road Called Straight), born in Oakland, California (d. 1929)
About October 17, 1884
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
