Birthdays occurring on August, 17

1911

Elinor Smith was born on August 17, 1911 American professional pilot b.1911 It sometimes happens, even in the best of families, that a baby is born. This is not necessarily cause for alarm. The important thing is to keep your wits about you and borrow some money. More quotations from Elinor Smith

1932

V. S. Naipaul was born on August 17, 1932 Trinidadian writer of Indian descent,Won the Nobel Literature Prize in 2001, 1932 Most people are not really free. They are confined by the niche in the world that they carve out for themselves.They limit themselves to fewer possibilities by the narrowness of their vision. More quotations from V. S. Naipaul

Deaths occurring on August, 17

1990

Pearl Bailey died on August 17, 1990 American entertainer notable for her sultry singing and mischievous humour. 1918-1990 You never find yourself until you face the truth More quotations from Pearl Bailey