Historical Events
- RAF bombs Germany rocket base Peenemunde
Famous Weddings
Marian Anderson
One of the world's greatest contraltos, American Marian Anderson (46) weds architect Orpheus H. Fisher at the Elmwood Chapel in Bethel, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Sir Patrick Duncan, Governor-general of the Union of South Africa (1937 to 1943), dies at 72
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About July 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
