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What Happened on April 17, 1896

Famous Birthdays

  • Señor Wences, Spanish ventriloquist (his hand acts as a puppet) and comedian, born in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca, Spain (d. 1999)

About April 17, 1896

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries