Historical Events
- The Silvertown explosion: 73 die when a munitions factory in Essex explodes.
Famous Birthdays
- Rudolf Maros, Hungarian composer (Sirato/Lament; Euphonies), and pedagogue, born in Stachy, Bohemia (d. 1982)
1917 Highlights
About January 19, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
