Historical Events
Haile Selassie Ends Slavery
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia ends slavery
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur "Art" Ellefson, Canadian jazz saxophonist, born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- Graziella Sciutti, Italian opera singer, born in Turin, Italy
- Han J. A. Hansen [Jansen], Dutch journalist (King Comes!)
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Geddes, Scottish biologist and town planner who coined the term conurbation, dies at 77
1932 Highlights
About April 17, 1932
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
