Famous Birthdays
- Jean Muir, British fashion designer and dressmaker, born in London (d. 1995)
- Joe Morello, American jazz drummer (Dave Brubeck Quartet - "Blue Rondo à la Turk"), born in Springfield, Massachussets (d. 2011)
- Vince Guaraldi, American jazz pianist and composer ("Cast Your Fate to the Wind"; Peanuts TV specials), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Alvaro Obregon, President of Mexico is assassinated
- Giovanni Giolitti, 5x Prime Minister of Italy (1892-93, 1903-05, 1906-09, 1911-14, 1920-21), dies at 85
1928 Highlights
About July 17, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
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