Famous Birthdays
Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970)
American detective writer (Perry Mason), born in Malden, Massachusetts
- Joe Dawson, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1912), born in Odon, Indiana (d. 1946)
About July 17, 1889
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
