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What Happened on November 17, 1925

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Mackerras, Australian conductor, born in Schenectady, New York (d. 2010)
  • Colin Mitchell, British army officer (Battle of Crater during Arden uprising), born in Croyden, England (d. 1996)
  • Libby Newman, American artist, born in Rockland, Delaware (d. 2023)

Rock Hudson (1925-1985)

American actor (Pillow Talk, A Farewell to Arms, Ice Station Zebra), born in Winnetka, Illinois


About November 17, 1925

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio