Historical Events
- 1st federal land bank chartered in USA
- US government releases the plain text of the "Zimmermann Telegram" to the public
Famous Birthdays
- Dinah Shore, singer (See the USA in a Chevrolet), born in Winchester, Tennessee
- Robert Lowell, American poet/pacifist (Lord Weary's Castle, Near the Ocean), born in Boston, Massachusetts
1917 Highlights
About March 1, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
