Famous Birthdays
- Senor Wences, Spanish ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) and comedian, born in PeƱaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca, Spain (d. 1999)
1896 Highlights
About April 17, 1896
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries