What Happened on July 17, 1950

Historical Events

  • Indonesian troops land on Buru, South-Molukka
  • Suppression of Communism Act comes into force in South Africa

Famous Birthdays

  • Derek de Lint, Dutch actor, born in The Hague, Netherlands
  • P.J. Soles, German-born American actress, born in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Phoebe Snow [Laub], American singer-songwriter ("Poetry Man"), born in New York City (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

  • Evangeline Cory Booth, English-American religious leader (4th General of The Salvation Army, dies at 84
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights

About July 17, 1950

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer