Famous Birthdays
- Ellis Clarke, First President of Trinidad & Tobago (1976-87), born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Edwin McKay, Canadian Royal Flying Corps WWI flying ace, shot down and killed over Belgium at 25
1917 Highlights
About December 28, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn