Famous Birthdays
- Ellis Clarke, president Trinidad & Tobago (1976-87)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Edwin McKay, Canadian World War One flying ace (b. 1892)
1917 Highlights
About December 28, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
