Non-musical history for today: Vega became the first star (other than the Sun) to be photographed. It is part of the Lyra constellation – the northeastern panhandle, as named by Ptolemy in the second century. It is the fifth brightest star in the night sky.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for July 17.

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