Historical Events
Baseball History
NY Yankee Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery
- Paul Painlevé succeeds Edouard Herriot as French premier
Famous Birthdays
- John Yates, Anglican bishop (Lambeth England), born in Burslem, Staffordshire
About April 17, 1925
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
