Funny Birthday Facts About October 17, 1937
Did you know that October 17, 1937 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on October 17, 1937?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Sunday, 17
Countdown to Your 89th Birthday
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What day was October 17, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 88th birthday on Friday. How was your 88th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 32,000 days old
Did you know that people born on October 17
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
32,210 Days
4,232 Weeks
1,058 Months
88 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 297 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 89 years old. There have been 32210 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 10737 days, which is equivalent to 29.42 years. You spent 33.43% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | 89 Years Old |
| 2027 | Sunday | 90 Years Old |
| 2028 | Tuesday | 91 Years Old |
| 2029 | Wednesday | 92 Years Old |
| 2030 | Thursday | 93 Years Old |
| 2031 | Friday | 94 Years Old |
| 2032 | Sunday | 95 Years Old |
| 2033 | Monday | 96 Years Old |
| 2034 | Tuesday | 97 Years Old |
| 2035 | Wednesday | 98 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for October 17, 1937?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on October 17
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Famous People Born on October 17
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on October 17
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Adele Stimmel Chase, American painter and sculptor (d. 2000) |
| 1917 | Aimo Koivunen, Finnish soldier and corporal (d. 1989) |
| 1917 | Alfred Benlloch Llorach, Spanish inventor (d. 2013) |
| 1917 | Marsha Hunt, American actress and singer (d. 2022) |
| 1917 | Martin Donnelly, New Zealand cricketer (d. 1999) |
| 1917 | Norman Leyden, American composer and conductor (d. 2014) |
| 1917 | Sumner Locke Elliott, Australian-American author and playwright (d. 1991) |
| 1918 | Luis Alberto Solari, Uruguayan artist (d. 1993) |
| 1918 | Ralph Wilson, American businessman, founded the Buffalo Bills (d. 2014) |
| 1918 | Rita Hayworth, American actress, singer and dancer (d. 1987) |
Famous People Died on October 17
Did you know that on October 17
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1979 | S. J. Perelman, American humorist and screenwriter (b. 1904) |
| 1981 | Albert Cohen, Greek-Swiss civil servant and author (b. 1895) |
| 1981 | Kannadasan Indian author, poet, and songwriter (b. 1927) |
| 1981 | Lina Tsaldari, Greek politician (b. 1887) |
| 1983 | Raymond Aron, French sociologist, political scientist, and philosopher (b. 1905) |
| 1987 | Abdul Malek Ukil, Bangladeshi lawyer and politician (b. 1925) |
| 1991 | Tennessee Ernie Ford, American singer and actor (b. 1919) |
| 1992 | Herman Johannes, Indonesian scientist, academic, and politician (b. 1912) |
| 1992 | Orestis Laskos, Greek actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1908) |
| 1993 | Criss Oliva, American guitarist and songwriter (b. 1963) |
Historical Events on October 17
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on October 17
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1973 | OPEC imposes an oil embargo against countries they deem to have helped Israel in the Yom Kippur War. |
| 1977 | The hijacked Lufthansa Flight 181 lands in Mogadishu. The remaining hostages are later rescued. |
| 1979 | Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. |
| 1979 | The Department of Education Organization Act creates the U.S. Department of Education. |
| 1980 | As part of the Holy See-United Kingdom relations a British monarch makes the first state visit to the Vatican. |
| 1988 | Uganda Airlines Flight 775 crashes at Rome-Fiumicino International Airport, in Rome, Italy, killing 33 people. |
| 1989 | The 6.9 .mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Mw Loma Prieta earthquake shakes the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast, killing 63. |
| 1989 | The East German Politburo votes to remove Erich Honecker from his role as General Secretary. |
| 1991 | Rudrapur bombings by Sikh separatists, who explode two bombs, during a Ramlila Hindu celebration in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, killing 41 people. |
| 1992 | Having gone to the wrong house, Japanese student Yoshihiro Hattori is killed by the homeowner in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. |
Popular Baby Name on October 17, 1937
In 1937, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Robert is the most used. A total of 61,842 baby boys were named Robert in 1937. The rest were named James, John, William and Richard. While the popular baby girl name in 1937 was Mary. There were 55,644 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Barbara, Patricia, Shirley and Betty. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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