Historical Events
1st Unofficial Gold Record
1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep")
Famous Birthdays
- Isador Caplan, British lawyer and Aldeburgh Festival pioneer, born in Blackpool, England (d. 1995)
About April 17, 1912
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries