Historical Events
Honus Wagner Retires
Honus Wagner, retires at 43, Pirates retire his #33
Famous Birthdays
- Isang Yun, Korean-born German composer, born in Sancheong, Korea (d. 1995)
- Peter Bennett, British actor (Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Adventures of Robin Hood), born in London, England (d. 1989)
About September 17, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
