Historical Events
- 128 die as fire guts Canadian passenger steamer Noronic in Toronto
- 3rd Cannes Film Festival: "The Third Man" directed by Carol Reed wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
- North Atlantic Treaty Council meets for 1st time
- Ryder Cup Golf, Ganton GC: US beats Great Britain, 7-5; Americans win 6 of 8 singles matches to claim victory
- WFAA TV channel 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Didith Reyes [Maria Avenila], Filipino pop singer, born in Manila, Philippines (d. 2008)
- Road Runner, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Fast and Furry-ous"
- Wile E. Coyote, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Fast and Furry-ous"
About September 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
