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What Happened on August 17, 1882

Famous Birthdays

  • Dario Resta, Italian-British auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1916; Vanderbilt Cup 1915, 16; AAA National C'ship 1916), born in Faenza, Italy (d. 1924)

Samuel Goldwyn (1882-1974)

Polish born Jewish-American film producer (The Best Years of Our Lives) and movie magnate, born in Warsaw, Poland


About August 17, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo