Famous Birthdays
- Eleanor Steber, American soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1940-66), born in Wheeling, West Virginia (d. 1990)
- James Purdy, American writer (The House of the Solitary Maggot), born near Fremont, Ohio, (d. 2009)
- Lucille Benson, American actress (Halloween II; 194;1 Bosom Buddies), born in Scottsboro, Alabama (d. 1984)
About July 17, 1914
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
