Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Dickson, South African-British artist and photographer, born in Piet Retief, South Africa
- Mischa de Vreede, Dutch poetess (Our Eternal Hunger), born in Batavia, Dutch East Indies
- Richard Gaskell, British solicitor (President of the Law Society) (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Ettie Annie Rout, New Zealand activist (b. 1877)
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About September 17, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
