Famous Birthdays
- Gerry McNeil, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (d. 2004)
- Ronald Senator, British composer (Holocaust Requiem), and educator (Musicolor), born In London (d. 2015)
About April 17, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries