Famous Birthdays
- Elmer L. Andersen, 30th Governor of Minnesota (1961-63), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2004)
- Ralph E. Winters, Canadian film editor, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2004)
1909 Highlights
About June 17, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
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