Famous Deaths
- Julia Ward Howe, American poet (Battle Hymn of the Republic), author, abolitionist, and women's suffragist, dies of pneumonia at 91
- Sergey Muromtsev, Russian lawyer, politician and President of the First Imperial Duma, dies at 60
- William V Moody, American poet (Sabine Woman, Great Divide), dies
1910 Highlights
About October 17, 1910
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
