Historical Events
- Load of "ammunition in transit" explodes at Norfolk Naval Air Station
- World War II: Soviet city of Bryansk is liberated from Nazi control
Famous Birthdays
- Samuel T. Durrance, American scientist and astronaut (STS 35, STS 67), born in Tallahassee, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Dick Tyldesley, English cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 19 wickets, BB 3/50; Lancashire CCC), dies at 46
About September 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
