Today in history & famous birthdays
August 17, 2010 1788 Losantville, OH (now Cincinnati) founded 1917 Italy declares war on Germany & Turkey 1943 Gen Patton enters Messina, completing conquest of Sicily by Allies 1961 Building of Berlin Wall begins August 17, 2010 Jim Courier - 1970 Jim Courier - 1970 Ernie Conwell - 1972 Paul... Sign in to see full entry.