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What Happened on June 17, 1912

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Gillis, American composer (Symphony 5½ - A Symphony for Fun), born in Cameron, Missouri (d. 1978)
  • Wessel Couzijn, Dutch sculptor and cartoonist (Auschwitz-monument), born in Amsterdam (d. 1984)

About June 17, 1912

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini