Famous Birthdays
- Desmond Heap, British lawyer and authority on British planning law, born in Burnley, Lancashire (d. 1998)
- Helen Vinson, American actress (Transatlantic Tunnel, In Name Only), born in Beaumont, Texas (d. 1999)
- Warren E. Burger, 15th Supreme Court chief justice (1969-86), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Ignaz Brull, Moravian-born pianist and composer, dies at 60
1907 Highlights
About September 17, 1907
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
