Historical Events
- "Girl from Nantucket" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 12 performances
- New world air speed record 606 mph (975 kph) set by HJ Wilson of RAF
Famous Birthdays
Elvin Hayes (77 years old)
American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (NBA All-Star 1969–1980; NBA scoring champion 1969), born in Rayville, Louisiana
- Jeremy Hanley, British Lower house member
- Roland Joffe, director (City of Joy, Mission, Killing Fields)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Francis IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, dies at 63
About November 17, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
