Famous Birthdays
- Alun Armstrong, English actor (New Tricks), born in Anfield Plain, County Durham
- Jeffrey Holland [Parkes], British comic actor (Hi-de-Hi!; You Rang, M'Lord?; Oh, Doctor Beeching!), born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Famous Deaths
Draža Mihailović (1893-1946)
Serbian WWII hero and war criminal, executed at 53
1946 Highlights
About July 17, 1946
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer