Historical Events
- Leopold III, King of the Belgians, abdicates in favour of his son Boudouin I
- Western New England College in Springfield, Massachusetts, is chartered
Famous Birthdays
- Lucie Arnaz, American actress (Here's Lucy - "Kim": The Jazz Singer), and singer, born in Los Angeles, California
About July 17, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
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