Famous Birthdays
- Louis Palange, American arranger, classical music and film score composer (Hollywood Panorama; King Dinosaur), and conductor, born in Oakland, California (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, 1st qualified woman physician in Britain, first woman mayor (Aldeburgh), dies at 81
- Frank Gotch, American professional wrestler, dies at 40
1917 Highlights
About December 17, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
