Historical Events
Haile Selassie Ends Slavery
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia ends slavery
Famous Birthdays
- Art Ellefson, Canadian jazz saxophonist, born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (d. 2018)
- Han J. A. Hansen [Jansen], Dutch journalist (King Comes!)
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Geddes, Scottish biologist and town planner who coined the term conurbation, dies at 77
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About April 17, 1932
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
