Birthdays occurring on August, 17

1786

Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 American frontiersman, explorer and politician who became a legendary figure. 1786-1836 Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks. More quotations from Davy Crockett

1887

Marcus Garvey was born on August 17, 1887 The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness More quotations from Marcus Garvey

1892

Mae West was born on August 17, 1892 American actress and sex symbol, 1892-1980 Love thy neighbor--and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier. More quotations from Mae West

Deaths occurring on August, 17

1973

Conrad Aiken died on August 17, 1973 And the shadows of tree-trunks and shadows of leaves Interlace with low voices and footsteps and sunlight To divide us forever. More quotations from Conrad Aiken

1983

Ira Gershwin died on August 17, 1983 American lyricist. 1896-1983 A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O. More quotations from Ira Gershwin