Famous Birthdays
- Abraham Laboriel, Sr, Mexican-American session and jazz bassist, born in Mexico City
- Anders Koppel, Danish Hammond B-3 organist (Savage Rose; Bazaar), and composer of ballet and film scores and classical concert pieces, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Camilla Parker Bowles (76 years old)
British wife of King Charles III, and Queen of the United Kingdom, born in London, England
- Mick Tucker, English rock drummer (Sweet - "Ballroom Blitz"), born in Kingsbury, London (d. 2002)
- Wolfgang Flür, German percusionist (Kraftwerk, 1973-87), born in Frankfurt, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Raoul Wallenberg, Swedish diplomat in WW II (saved thousands of Jews), dies at 34
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About July 17, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
