Historical Events
- 54th Boston Marathon won by Kee Yong Ham of South Korea in 2:32:39
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce McNall, American former NHL team owner, born in Arcadia, California
- Kevin Porter, American basketball point guard (NBA assists leader 1975, 78-79, 81), born in Chicago, Illinois
- L. Scott Caldwell, American actress (Rose-Lost), born in Chicago, Illinois
1950 Highlights
About April 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries