Historical Events
- Indonesian troops land on Buru, South-Molukka
- Suppression of Communism Act comes into force in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Derek de Lint, Dutch actor, born in The Hague, Netherlands
- P.J. Soles, German-born American actress, born in Frankfurt, Germany
- Phoebe Snow [Laub], American singer-songwriter ("Poetry Man"), born in New York City (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Evangeline Cory Booth, English-American religious leader (4th General of The Salvation Army, dies at 84
About July 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
