Historical Events
Einstein Arrives in US
Albert Einstein arrives in US as a refugee from Nazi Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Anders, American USAF Major General, and NASA astronaut (Apollo 8), born in British Hong Kong (d. 2024) [1]
- Jeanine Deckers, Belgian singer-songwriter, and Dominican nun known as 'The Singing Nun' ("Dominique"), born in Laeken, Belgium (d. 1985)
About October 17, 1933
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
