Historical Events
- 121st Boston Marathon: Kenyan double; Geoffrey Kirui takes men's title in 2:09:37; Edna Kiplagat women's champion in 2:21:52
- 1st living giant shipworm at 3 ft found in the Philippines, really a type of clam
Film & TV History
Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in the television industry, located at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard
About April 17, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
#1 Song: Sign Of The Times - Harry Styles
