Historical Events
- Britain reports development of the world's first nuclear-powered heating system
Famous Birthdays
- Butch Davis, American football coach (Cleveland Browns 2007–10; Uni of North Carolina 2017–21; FIU 2017-21), born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Dean Paul Martin, Jr, American pop singer (Dino, Desi & Billy), and actor (Misfits of Science), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 1987)
- Jack Vettriano, Methil Scotland, Scottish painter (The Singing Butler)
- Nasty Canasta, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Drip-Along Daffy"
- Stephen Root, American actor
About November 17, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
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