A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
September 17: Day of the Week
September 17, 2024 is the 261st day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 105 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Kayōbi.
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Here’s the September calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
September 17 Historical Event(s)
1462
The Battle of Świecino (also known as the Battle of Żarnowiec) is fought during Thirteen Years’ War.
1630
The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded.
1775
American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
1916
World War I: Manfred von Richthofen (“The Red Baron”), a flying ace of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France.
1920
The American Professional Football Association (later renamed National Football League) is organized in Canton, Ohio, United States.
1939
World War II: A German U-boat U 29 sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Courageous.
1940
World War II: Following the German defeat in the Battle of Britain, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion indefinitely.
1948
The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union.
1980
After weeks of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, the nationwide independent trade union Solidarity is established.
1983
Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America.
Who were born on September 17?
1687
Durastante Natalucci, Italian historian (d. 1772)
1739
John Rutledge, 2nd (appointed) Chief Justice of the United States (d. 1800)
1923
Ralph Sharon, American jazz pianist
1925
John List, American murderer (d. 2008)
1929
Sir Stirling Moss, English race car driver
1942
Des Lynam, English television presenter
1948
Raphy Leavitt, Puerto Rican composer and salsa orchestra leader
1962
BeBe Winans, gospel and R&B singer
1975
Austin St. John, American actor
1991
Ryo Ishikawa, Japanese golfer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters RUOCHAUQLFE? Check your answers here: Unscramble words RUOCHAUQLFE. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.