Famous Birthdays
- Larry Clinton, American trumpeter, arranger, bandleader, and composer, born in Brooklyn, New York City (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Hoffman, English-American composer, dies at 78
1909 Highlights
About August 17, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
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