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August 17
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August 17 Zodiac Sign
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire
charismaticgenerouswarm-heartedcreativedetermined
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Season
Summer
Numerology 7
A number of introspection, wisdom, and the search for truth.
August 17: This Day in History
- 1836— The Tithe Commutation Act was passed in Britain, replacing the practice of paying tithes in kind with a monetary charge.
- 1945— Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands following the Japanese surrender.
- 1969— Woodstock Music Festival concluded after three days of performances, mud, and cultural significance.
- 1998— President Bill Clinton admitted in a televised address that he had an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
Famous Birthdays on August 17
- Davy Crockett (1786) — American folk hero, frontiersman, and politician
- Mae West (1893) — actress and comedian known for her witty double entendres
- Robert De Niro (1943) — two-time Academy Award-winning actor
- Robin Wright (1966) — actress known for The Princess Bride and House of Cards
- Taissa Farmiga (1994) — actress known for American Horror Story
What Happens on August 17?
Indonesian Independence Day
Did You Know? August 17 Fun Facts
- Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation with over 17,000 islands.
- Robert De Niro gained 60 pounds to play Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull.
- Mae West wrote many of her own film scripts and was one of the highest-paid entertainers of her era.
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