Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Marinov, Bulgarian orchestral and opera conductor, composer, and pedagogue, born in Sofia, Bulgaria (d. 2003)
- Jim Gilliam, American MLB player and coach (Dodgers, NL rookie of year 1953), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1978)
- Zacharias J de Beer, South African physician/MP (DP)
About October 17, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
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