Historical Events
Event of Interest
Marshal Admiral Yamamoto flies from Truk to Rabaul
- SS General Jürgen Stroop arrives in Warsaw
Famous Birthdays
- Roy Estrada, American rock bassist (Mothers Of Invention), and convicted sex offender, born in Santa Ana, California
Famous Weddings
Claire Trevor
Actress Claire Trevor (34) weds Navy lieutenant Cyclos William Dunsmoore in Tijuana, Mexico
About April 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
