Stormy Birth for the House of Windsor
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Historical Events
British History
Royal Proclamation by King George V changes name of British Royal family from German Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor
Famous Birthdays
- Kenan Evren, Turkish soldier and politician, (President of Turkey 1980-1989 by military coup), born in Alaşehir, Manisa Province (d. 2015)
- Lou Boudreau, American Baseball HOF shortstop (8 × MLB All-Star; World Series & AL MVP 1948; Cleveland Indians) and manager (Cleveland, Boston RS, KC A's), born in Harvey, Illinois (d. 2001)
Phyllis Diller (1917-2012)
American comedienne and actress (Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number), born in Lima, Ohio
Born in 1917
About July 17, 1917
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
