Historical Events
- 7.1 quake strikes Yellowstone National Park
- USSR & Iraq signs contract for building Iraqi nuclear reactor
Famous Birthdays
- David Koresh, American cult leader (Branch Davidians sect), born in Houston, Texas (d. 1993)
- Jonathan Franzen, American author (The Corrections), born in Western Springs, Illinois
About August 17, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
