Famous Birthdays
- John Bartlett, Australian tennis player (Davis Cup capt-Britain), born in Woonona, New South Wales
- John Chalstrey, British surgeon and politician (668th Lord Mayor of London. 1995-96), born in the UK (d. 2020)
- Joyce Molyneux, British chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author, born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England (d. 2022)
- Roberta Stephen, Canadian classical composer (The Eye Of The Seasons), and educator, born in Calgary, Alberta (d. 2021)
- Ruth Etchells, English poet and educator (Principal of St John's College Durham, 1979-88), born in Liverpool, England (d. 2012)
About April 17, 1931
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
