Historical Events
- After successfully crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the Lithuanian research aircraft Lituanica crashes in Germany under mysterious circumstances
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Wells, English boxer (European amateur light middleweight champion 1953) and actor (Dr. Who 1965-73), born in Harlesden, Middlesex (d. 2009)
- Tony Pithey, Rhodesian cricket batsman (17 Tests for South Africa; top score 154, 1965), born in Mutare, Zimbabwe (d. 2006)
About July 17, 1933
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
