Historical Events
HMS Vanguard Disaster
British battleship HMS Vanguard explodes at Scapa Flow (the result of an internal explosion of faulty cordite), killing 804
Famous Birthdays
- Ted Steele, American orchestra leader (Cavalcade of Stars), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 1985)
1917 Highlights
About July 9, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
