April 17th: What is special about this date?

April 17th marks the 107th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 108th in case of leap years). There are 258 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on April 17th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to April 17th and what happened on April 17th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th.

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April 17th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On April 17th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham (1974)

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean (1959)

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper (1954)

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden (1918)

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner (1972)

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey (1951)

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara (1985)

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last (1929)

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay (1968)

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto (1980)

    American film and television actor.

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April 17th: who died on this date?

On April 17th the following celebrities died:


  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin (2013)

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle (2007)

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts (2016)

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin (2011)

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak (1988)

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez (2014)

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Benjerman Franklin (1790)

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia (2010)

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik (1997)

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones (2020)

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

  • See all famous people who died on April 17th

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April 17th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On April 17th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Aries according to the Western Zodiac.

Aries zodiac sign

April 17th: what is special about the Aries sign?

The Aries sign encompasses people born between March 21st and April 19th.

You can discover Aries's personality traits and attitude and Aries's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Aries born in April discover why April born are so special.

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April 17th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on April 17th in history:


  • Apr 17, 1947: Jackie Robinson bunts for his first major league hit.
  • Apr 17, 1955: Betty Jameson wins LPGA Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Open.
  • Apr 17, 1964: Cafe Crown opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 3 performances
  • Apr 17, 1967: Shortwave Radio New York Worldwide goes back on the air after a week off
  • Apr 17, 1968: Fade Out-Fade In closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 72 performances
  • Apr 17, 1969: Bernadette Devlin elected to British House of Commons.
  • Apr 17, 1970: Apollo 13 limps back safely, Beech-built oxygen tank no help
  • Apr 17, 1976: NL greatest comeback, trailing 12-1 Phils win 18-16 in 10, Mike Schmidt hits 4 consecutive HRs
  • Apr 17, 1989: Maximum New York State unemployment benefits raised to $245 per week
  • Apr 17, 1997: New Jersey Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur is second NHL goalie to score in a playoff game.
  • Apr 17, 2012: Conflict at the border of South Sudan and Sudan:
  • Apr 17, 2016: Afghanistan War (2001-present). Heavy fighting continues in Afghanistan's north as Taliban fighters intensify attacks in various districts around Kunduz to retake the capital. A police chief said that militants attacked several checkpoints at the southwest outskirts the city overnight, while the government repelled an attack to the east.
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What day of the year is April 17th?


April 17th marks the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 108th in case of leap years).

There are 258 days remaining until the end of the year.

April 17th is the 17th day of the month of April.