Historical Events
- 498 British bombers attack Peenemunde (development base for the V weapons)
- US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17s during attack on Schweinfurt and Regensburg
Conquest of Sicily
US General George S. Patton enters Messina, completing the Allied conquest of Sicily
Famous Birthdays
- Dave "Snaker" Ray, American blues singer, and guitarist, born in St. Paul, Minnesota (d. 2002)
- Edward Cowie, English composer (Leviathan), and painter, born in Birmingham, England
- Koos Postema, Dutch editor-in-chief (Vrije Volk) and TV host
Robert De Niro (80 years old)
American actor (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull), born in New York City
- Yukio Kasaya, Japanese ski jumper (Olympic gold 1972), born in Yoichi, Japan (d. 2024)
About August 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
