August 17

August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 136 days remaining.

Births:

• 1786: Davy Crockett (frontiersman, soldier)
• 1882: Samuel Goldwyn (Hollywood producer; the "G" in "MGM")
• 1893: Mae West (actress, playwright)
• 1920: Maureen O'Hara (actress)
• 1932: V. S. Naipaul (writer)
• 1943: Robert De Niro (actor)
• 1958: Belinda Carlisle (singer, guitarist)
• 1960: Sean Penn (actor, director)
• 1970: Donnie Wahlberg (singer)

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August 16 - August 18 - July 17 - September 17 - more historical anniversaries

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