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What Happened on July 17, 1951

Historical Events

  • Western New England College in Springfield, Massachusetts, is chartered

Famous Birthdays

  • Lucie Arnaz, American actress (Here's Lucy - "Kim": The Jazz Singer), and singer, born in Los Angeles, California

About July 17, 1951

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer