Events:
1943 - The Allies captured Sicily in World War II.
Births:
1786 - Davy Crockett
1913 - W. Mark Felt
1929 - Gary Powers
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Today in American History - August 17
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1943 - The Allies captured Sicily in World War II.
1786 - Davy Crockett
1913 - W. Mark Felt
1929 - Gary Powers
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